Regional Market Engineering Manager - Eastern Colorado & Wyoming

Townsquare Media•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Market Engineering Manager to oversee broadcast engineering operations across its Fort Collins, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie markets. The position is the sole technical authority for market-level engineering operations and is responsible for planning, analysis, and independent decisions affecting broadcast continuity, FCC compliance, and infrastructure strategy. The manager exercises independent judgment on issues affecting station revenue, regulatory standing, and operational performance, and performs technical work personally when needed. The role includes inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining broadcast and related IT equipment; developing operating standards and technical solutions; ensuring regulatory and company-policy compliance; and evaluating vendors and infrastructure investments. The manager serves as Chief Operator under FCC rules, as needed, and responds to equipment emergencies across multiple transmitter sites. This is a hybrid position involving travel, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required.

Requirements

Five or more years of progressively responsible broadcast engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent technical judgment in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, networking concepts, computer hardware, and wireless or handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently to multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations, and respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends.
Ability to serve on-call as required.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather, and meet the stated lifting and other physical demands.
Ability to read technical materials, communicate effectively, and make decisions necessary to restore broadcast operations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess, prioritize, and resolve technical failures affecting broadcast continuity, including making real-time decisions during on-air emergencies.
Evaluate equipment performance and determine corrective actions, including taking systems offline, rerouting signals, or authorizing emergency repairs when continuity is at risk.
Serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules and ensure station compliance with applicable technical regulations.
Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and develop solutions to prevent recurrence.
Evaluate and optimize broadcast transmission infrastructure and technical systems for continuity and regulatory compliance.
Develop technical operating standards for market engineering operations.
Develop and recommend capital expenditure plans, including vendor evaluation, budget proposals, and cost-benefit analysis for executive approval.
Evaluate and select vendors and contractors for engineering projects and maintenance.
Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain 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 and follow company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Travel independently between multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations, and respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower sites, maintain awareness to prevent falls and injuries, and work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals; follow verbal and written directions.
Diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Write routine reports, technical documentation, and correspondence.
Communicate with programming staff, management, employees, and corporate technical staff to support operational goals and follow current guidance and best practices.