Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Yakima, WA

8d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is hiring 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 between markets and transmitter sites, including remote locations, as well as after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability for emergency response. The role is responsible for maintaining the uptime of station on-air and streaming products, maintaining broadcast and IT equipment, and ensuring compliance with FCC rules and company practices. The manager also coordinates with corporate technical staff and supports station employees in meeting operational goals. The position involves working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites, climbing ladders and working at heights, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Technical training school, two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, networking concepts, computer hardware, and wireless/handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Ability to identify equipment components and site locations, diagnose equipment issues, and make real-time operational decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively with programming staff, management, employees, and corporate technical staff.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather, and meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Availability for after-hours and weekend work as required and on-call emergency response.
Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently and safely between assigned markets and transmitter sites, including remote locations.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
Manage activities aimed at achieving 100% uptime of station on-air and streaming products.
Inspect, repair, and maintain broadcast radio equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio and remote equipment, generators, and telephone systems.
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.
Ensure compliance with company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
Diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Prepare 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, maintain situational awareness, and perform duties safely in varied outdoor conditions.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.