Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Boise, ID

1d•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 is a hybrid position involving travel, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. The role maintains station on-air and streaming operations, with a goal of 100% uptime, and ensures compliance with FCC technical rules and company engineering and information technology practices. The manager travels independently to transmitter sites, including remote locations, and responds to equipment failures. The work includes inspecting, repairing, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting broadcast, computer, network, and related equipment. It also requires adherence to safety protocols, including when working with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, at heights, and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role communicates with station staff and corporate technical leadership to follow current guidance and best practices.

Requirements

Technical training school, 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 and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently and safely to multiple sites, including remote locations.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as required and be available on call for emergency response.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach, and talk or hear; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, use a computer terminal, read extensively, inspect small defects and parts, operate machines, and use measurement devices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently to multiple transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations, and respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice.
Manage activities to support 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 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.
Ensure compliance with company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals; follow detailed instructions accurately.
Diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Write routine reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees.
Coordinate with the Senior Vice President of Engineering, Senior Vice President of Information Technology, and other corporate technical staff to follow current guidance and best practices.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower-site work, and maintain awareness to prevent falls and injuries.