Audio Operator

About the role The Audio Operator will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and ensuring the highest-quality audio experience across all SportyNet productions—including live shows, recorded programs, interviews, match broadcasts, and digital streams. This professional will work closely with production, technical operations, engineering, and on-air talent to deliver clear, balanced, and reliable audio. The Audio Operator plays a critical role in maintaining broadcast standards, troubleshooting issues in real time, routing audio signals, and ensuring a seamless sonic environment across all platforms. What you'll be doing Live Audio Mixing & Studio Operation Operate audio consoles during live shows, match broadcasts, studio recordings, and special productions Manage microphones, IFBs, intercoms, ambient mics, music beds, playback, and SFX Ensure proper gain structure, EQ, dynamics, and audio balance for hosts, commentators, analysts, and guests Apply audio transitions and mixes according to the show’s rundown and production cues Signal Routing, Setup & Technical Preparation Set up microphones, audio monitors, IFB systems, comms, and other audio equipment required for productions Route audio sources across consoles, patch bays, and digital/NDI systems Conduct pre-show sound checks and rehearsals, ensuring all sources are clean and ready Validate audio feeds for remote guests, live contributions, and external transmissions Live Broadcast Quality & Monitoring Monitor audio levels, loudness standards, phase alignment, and sync with video Detect and resolve issues such as noise, distortion, feedback, dropouts, and interference Ensure compliance with broadcast audio norms and channel sound identity React quickly to unexpected issues during live programming Collaboration with Production, Engineering & Design Work with producers to interpret rundown cues, timing, and specific audio requirements Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain audio infrastructure and troubleshoot technical issues Align with video, graphics, and vMix teams to ensure seamless audio integration into the final broadcast output Support digital teams with proper audio levels and routing for online streams Field, Remote & External Productions Assist with audio setups for field shoots, interviews, mixed zones, and remote productions when needed Operate portable recorders, wireless systems, and field mixers Guarantee clean capture and proper monitoring during external events Maintenance, Organization & Workflow Optimization Maintain audio equipment, cables, wireless systems, and inventory Log audio issues, label sources, and organize microphone kits and accessories Suggest improvements for audio workflows, presets, templates, and routing structures Support documentation of audio standards and SOPs What you'll bring Degree or technical training in Audio Engineering, Broadcasting, Audiovisual Production, or related fields Experience operating audio consoles in live production environments (TV, streaming, events, or sports) Familiarity with studio, control-room, and field audio workflows Experience working with on-air talent and managing multiple audio sources simultaneously. Proficiency with digital audio consoles (e.g., Yamaha, Behringer, Avid, or similar) Understanding of microphones, wireless systems, IFB, intercoms, and monitoring setups Knowledge of audio standards: loudness, EQ, compression, routing, sync Familiarity with NDI, Dante, SDI audio embedding/de-embedding is a strong plus Ability to troubleshoot audio issues quickly under pressure Intermediate English for reading technical documentation and device manuals Strong attention to detail and excellent listening skills Calm and composed under pressure during live broadcasts Effective communication with technical, editorial, and production teams Proactive, organized, and solution-oriented mindset Ability to multitask and maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments What's in it for you 30 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays Clude Saúde (preventive healthcare benefit) SESC full membership Life insurance Meal/Food vouchers Transportation allowance TotalPass gym membership Employee referral bonus program Flash bonus recognition program If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.