Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Twin Falls, ID

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities in the Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee markets. This hybrid position requires travel among assigned markets and transmitter sites, including remote locations, as well as after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability for emergencies. The manager maintains station on-air and streaming operations, broadcast and information technology equipment, and compliance with FCC technical rules and company practices. The role also coordinates with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leaders, and follows safety protocols when working with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, and at heights.

Requirements

Technical training school, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, networking concepts, computer hardware, and wireless/handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently to multiple sites, including remote locations.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as required and provide on-call emergency response.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights; work outdoors in varying weather; and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Ability to maintain close visual acuity for computer work, reading, inspections, and use of measurement devices.

Nice To Haves

SBE or computer-related certification.
Experience with Zetta and Wheatstone automation systems.

Responsibilities

Travel independently and safely among transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations, and maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Respond on short notice to emergency equipment failures, including after hours and weekends, and be available on call.
Manage activities toward a goal of 100% uptime for station on-air and streaming products.
Inspect, repair, and maintain broadcast equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio and remote equipment, generators, telephone systems, and related equipment.
Install and maintain AoIP and automation systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot AM directional antenna systems.
Maintain EAS systems, logging compliance, and related equipment.
Maintain personal computers, servers, printers, and software, and perform updates as needed.
Install and maintain LAN systems.
Ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform Chief Operator duties.
Follow company Engineering and Information Technology practices and current corporate technical guidance and best practices.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedures; follow and retain verbal and written instructions.
Diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Write routine reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with programming staff, management, employees, and corporate technical staff.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower-site work, maintain situational awareness, and work at heights and in varying weather and outdoor conditions.
Perform the physical activities required for the work, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, occasional climbing or crouching, and lifting equipment as described in the posting.