Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Albany, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Regional Market Engineering Manager - Albany This is a hybrid position that involves travel, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. You will be supporting our Albany, Poughkeepsie, Berkshires, and Danbury markets. About Townsquare Media: Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets—including trusted Albany , Poughkeepsie , Berkshires/Pittsfield , and Danbury stations. We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing. The Regional Market Engineering Manager Opportunity: Townsquare Media is looking for a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee our multi-station broadcast radio facilities in the Albany, Poughkeepsie, Berkshires, and Danbury markets.

Requirements

Technical training school, or two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows (all versions), Microsoft Office, networking concepts, computer hardware, and wireless/handheld devices
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
After-hours and weekend work as required
On-call availability for emergency response

Nice To Haves

SBE or computer-related certification helpful but not required
Install and maintain AoIP and automation systems (Zetta and Wheatstone experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Drive independently to multiple transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends
Travel between sites safely and efficiently, navigating to locations without assistance
Manage activities for a goal of 100% uptime of station on-air and streaming products
Inspect, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone systems, and related equipment
Install and maintain AoIP and automation systems (Zetta and Wheatstone experience preferred)
Maintain and troubleshoot AM directional antenna systems
Maintain EAS systems, logging compliance, and related equipment
Maintain personal computers, servers, printers, and software; perform updates as needed
Install and maintain LAN systems
Ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform duties of Chief Operator
Ensure compliance with all Company Engineering and Information Technology practices
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals
Follow detailed verbal and written instructions accurately and retain information necessary to complete tasks
Identify and differentiate between multiple transmitters, equipment components, and site locations
Diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations
Write routine reports and correspondence
Speak effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees to achieve operational goals
Interface with Senior Vice President of Engineering and Senior Vice President, Information Technology, as well as other Corporate Technical Staff to ensure current guidance and best practices are followed
Follow all safety protocols for working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites
Maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries
Climb ladders and work at heights
Work in varying weather conditions and outdoor environments
Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Maintain close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, read extensively, visually inspect small defects and parts, operate machines, and use measurement devices