Business Manager - Product & Commercial
sportygroup
DTV
sportygroup· SportyNet
About this role
About the role
The Image Direction Specialist is responsible for executing real-time switching and on-air control within SportyNet’s digital television environment. This professional works inside the channel’s switcher/control room, ensuring seamless transitions, correct execution of breaks, insertion of graphics and promos, and maintaining the integrity of the broadcast signal.
Acting as a key link between Production, MCR, Engineering, and Programming, the Switcher Room Operator ensures that every on-air output matches the channel’s technical, editorial, and timing requirements.
What you'll be doing
Live Switching & On-Air Execution
- Operate switcher/control room systems during live shows, continuity blocks, replays, and special broadcasts
- Execute transitions, cuts, wipes, and on-air graphic elements according to the rundown or control-room cues
- Trigger commercial breaks, promos, channel IDs, and sponsored content at precise timing
- Follow instructions from directors, producers, and technical supervisors during live broadcasts
Technical Signal Monitoring & On-Air Quality Control
- Monitor outgoing program feed for video quality, audio consistency, sync, and timing accuracy
- Identify and respond quickly to black frames, freeze frames, audio drops, misfires, or graphic errors
- Ensure redundancy paths and backup signals are ready and functional
- Run pre-show checks to verify all on-air elements (graphics, feeds, VTs, transitions)
Coordination with MCR, Production & Editorial Teams
- Maintain constant communication with MCR for playlist execution, timing conflicts, and late changes
- Work with Production to ensure all assets (VTs, promos, lower-thirds, bugs) are ready and loaded
- Collaborate with Programming to confirm break timing, revised schedules, and last-minute adjustments
- Support the editorial team during breaking news or unexpected content switches
Switcher Room Setup & Technical Preparation
- Prepare sources, inputs, keyers, DSKs, and macros required for each show or continuity block
- Verify routing of cameras, vMix sources, graphic systems, server outputs, and remote feeds
- Load and confirm correct graphic templates, transitions, and overlays
- Coordinate with Engineering for switcher updates, troubleshooting, and configuration checks
Commercial & Promo Insertions
- Execute commercial breaks with accurate timing, following programming logs and MCR instructions
- Ensure promos, branded moments, sponsorships, and bumpers fire correctly and completely
- Report any misfires or discrepancies to MCR and Programming
Workflow Documentation & Operational Discipline
- Maintain detailed logs of on-air issues, operator actions, and technical alerts
- Follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for switcher room operation
- Ensure clean and organized operation stations, routing sheets, and control interfaces
- Participate in rehearsals, pilots, and simulations for new shows or technical upgrades
What you'll bring
- Degree or technical training in Broadcasting, Audiovisual Production, Media Engineering, or related fields
- Experience operating switcher/control room systems in TV, live production, or digital broadcast
- Familiarity with studio control rooms, MCR environments, and broadcast workflows
- Experience with live sports broadcasts is a strong advantage
- Proficiency with broadcast switchers and control-room automation systems
- Understanding of signal routing, SDI/IP workflows, multiviewers, and video server operations
- Knowledge of audio/video standards, color, sync, and on-air timing
- Familiarity with graphic systems (CG, overlays, bugs, lower-thirds)
- Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and respond to live broadcast incidents
- Intermediate English for documentation and communication with vendors
What's in it for you
- We have an office in São Paulo City!
- A competitive salary + performance based bonuses every quarter
- 30 days paid annual leave
- Brazilian employment contract
- Referral bonuses
- Top of the line equipment
- Public transportation vouchers
- Food vouchers
- Life insurance
- TotalPass (gym allowance)
- Clude (preventative healthcare)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the DTV position at sportygroup?
The salary for this DTV role at sportygroup is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the DTV position at sportygroup located?
This DTV role at sportygroup is based in São Paulo. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the DTV at sportygroup belong to?
This DTV position is part of the SportyNet department at sportygroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the DTV position at sportygroup?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to sportygroup's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the DTV job at sportygroup posted?
This DTV position at sportygroup was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
DTV
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