Regional Market Engineering Manager - Eastern Colorado & Wyoming

Townsquare Media•Casper, WY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee broadcast engineering operations across its Fort Collins, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie markets. This hybrid position involves travel between markets and transmitter sites, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. The role is the sole technical authority for market-level engineering operations. It entails planning, analysis, and independent decision-making affecting broadcast continuity, FCC compliance, and infrastructure strategy across assigned stations. The manager exercises independent judgment on matters affecting revenue, regulatory standing, and operational performance, and personally performs technical work when circumstances require. The position may serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules. The manager assesses and resolves technical failures, determines corrective actions, develops operating standards and preventive solutions, evaluates transmission infrastructure, and recommends capital expenditure plans. The role also involves inspecting, installing, repairing, and maintaining broadcast, computer, network, and related systems; coordinating with corporate technical staff; responding to emergencies; and following safety protocols, including while working at tower sites and with high-voltage equipment.

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/handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently between multiple markets and remote transmitter sites.
Ability to respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends and maintain on-call availability.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, follow high-voltage and tower-site safety protocols, and meet the stated physical demands.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Exercise independent judgment to assess, prioritize, and resolve technical failures affecting broadcast continuity, including real-time decisions during on-air emergencies.
Evaluate equipment performance and determine corrective action, including taking systems offline, rerouting signals, or authorizing emergency repairs when continuity is at risk.
Serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules, with authority to ensure 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 broadcast station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation and studio systems, 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 Company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and independently travel between transmitter sites, including remote locations.
Respond on short notice to emergency equipment failures, including after hours and weekends, and remain available on call.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals; follow and retain verbal and written instructions.
Identify transmitters, equipment components, and site locations; diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Write routine reports, technical documentation, and correspondence.
Communicate with programming staff, management, and other employees to achieve operational goals.
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 sites, maintain situational awareness, and work in varying weather conditions and outdoor environments.
Perform physical duties including climbing ladders and working at heights; frequently stand, walk, sit, handle objects, reach, talk, and hear; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.