Supervisor, Live Operations

Warner Bros. Discovery; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery in São Paulo, Brazil, is seeking an Audio Operator for live content production. You will balance microphones, playback sources, remote feeds and program audio, ensuring clarity and reliability during broadcasts.

In this hands-on role you’ll configure signals, perform line checks, troubleshoot issues, and support the audio team across live productions. Strong communication and calm under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Audio technical knowledge of analog and digital signal flow, levels, routing, monitoring.
• Ability to operate professional audio mixing consoles and manage microphones, playback sources, and program outputs.
• Familiarity with intercom, IFB, audio routers, embedded audio, monitoring systems, and PCR/workflow processes.
• Ability to prepare, test, and operate audio systems while maintaining quality during live broadcasts.
• Ability to identify and resolve audio issues such as signal loss, distortion, noise, synchronization, and communication failures.

Responsibilities

• Operate audio consoles and mix live programs, balancing microphones, playback sources, remote feeds, and program audio.
• Configure, route, and monitor audio signals, including studio microphones, IFB, intercom, embedded audio, and external feeds.
• Prepare audio systems for productions, perform line checks, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure audio quality throughout live broadcasts.

Skills

Audio fundamentals

Mixing consoles

Broadcast workflows

Live production support

Troubleshooting

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your new role:

This position is responsible for audio operation for live content production, including audio mixing, signal routing, monitoring, and operational support for Audio productions.

Your role accountabilities:

• Operate audio consoles and mix live programs, balancing microphones, playback sources, remote feeds, and program audio;
• Configure, route, and monitor audio signals, including studio microphones, IFB,
• intercom, embedded audio, and external feeds;
• Prepare audio systems for productions, perform line checks, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure audio quality throughout live broadcasts.

Qualification & Experience:

• Audio Technical Knowledge: Understanding of analog and digital audio signal flow, levels, routing, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting;
• Audio Console Operation: Ability to operate professional audio mixing consoles and manage microphones, playback sources, remote feeds, and program outputs;
• Broadcast Audio Systems: Familiarity with intercom, IFB, audio routers, embedded audio, monitoring systems, and studio/PCR workflows;
• Live Production Support: Ability to prepare, test, and operate audio systems while maintaining technical and editorial quality during live broadcasts;
• Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and resolve audio issues such as signal loss, distortion, noise, synchronization, and communication failures.

Other nice to have:

• Communication Skills: Clearly exchanging technical information with directors, producers, technicians, and production teams;
• Adaptability: Learning and adjusting to new audio technologies, production formats, and operational workflows;
• Attention to Detail: Monitoring audio levels, routing, synchronization, and quality consistently throughout productions;
• Problem Solving: Responding quickly and effectively to technical issues during rehearsals and live broadcasts;
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with production, engineering, studio, and PCR teams to deliver seamless live content;
• Time Management: Completing setup, testing, and operational tasks within tight production schedules;
• Stress Management: Maintaining focus and sound technical judgment in high-pressure live environments.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.