Mid CT Operator
Sporty Group
| Company | Sporty Group |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | São Paulo |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Mid |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
About the role
The CT Operator will be responsible for operating and monitoring all critical systems involved in the channel’s broadcast chain, ensuring signal integrity, on-air quality, and continuous technical stability. This professional plays a key role in ingest operations, content validation, quality control, file management, live transmission monitoring, and overall support to Production, Programming, MCR, and Engineering teams. The CT Operator is essential for maintaining accuracy, reliability, and safety in SportyNet’s 24/7 broadcast operation.
What you'll be doing
Ingest Operations & Content Management
Perform ingest of content delivered by production teams, partners, rights holders, and commercial clients
Ensure all media files meet technical standards for video, audio, and metadata
Organize and validate assets within the system, ensuring correct availability for playout
Verify content versions, durations, and compliance prior to airing
Signal Monitoring & Technical Control
Continuously monitor the channel’s on-air signal and internal feeds, identifying issues or instabilities
Perform technical quality checks (audio, video, loudness, sync, subtitles)
Act promptly in cases of interruptions, playout errors, or ingest failures
Register incidents and contribute with reports for process improvement
Live Transmission Support
Support the reception and monitoring of live feeds (matches, shows, remote productions)
Coordinate technical alignment with MCR, engineering, and production teams
Confirm readiness of VTs, commercial spots, graphics, and assets for live playback
Ensure feed stability, synchronization, and proper routing during live events
Collaboration with Programming, Production & MCR
Work closely with programming to validate playlists, durations, and scheduled content
Assist production teams with content availability, ingest requirements, and technical specifications
Collaborate with MCR to ensure correct execution of breaks, VTs, and programmed blocks
Validate commercial inserts and sponsored segments for correct placement and airing
Quality Control & Operational Workflow
Conduct manual quality checks, identifying video artifacts, audio issues, corrupted frames, or mixing problems
Ensure compliance with broadcast standards and technical requirements
Assist with final checks before premieres, special events, and high-impact broadcasts
Contribute to organized file management, archives, and content logging systems
Technical Support & Routine Operations
Assist with monitoring equipment and systems used in operations (ingest, playout, servers, monitoring)
Report failures, open technical tickets, and follow up with engineering teams
Participate in system tests, pilots, and updates when necessary
Follow established SOPs and contribute to continuous workflow optimization
What you'll bring
Degree or technical training in Broadcasting, Audiovisual Production, Engineering, Media Technology, or related fields
Experience in TV operations, ingest, quality control, playout, or MCR is a strong advantage
Familiarity with broadcast environments and transmission workflows
Knowledge of ingest systems, playout automation, and media servers
Understanding of video and audio technical standards (SDI, IP, codecs, loudness, sync)
Ability to monitor multiple signals and quickly identify technical faults
Basic understanding of live contribution protocols (SRT, RTMP, HLS, etc.)
Familiarity with basic video editing or transcoding tools is a plus
Intermediate English for reading technical documentation
Strong attention to detail and precision in operational routines
Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to critical situations
Clear communication skills with technical, operational, and editorial teams
Organization, proactiveness, and high sense of responsibil