Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Yakima, WA

7d•$65,000 - $85,000•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 hybrid role involves travel between transmitter sites, after-hours and weekend work as required, and on-call availability for emergency response. The manager maintains station on-air and streaming operations, with a goal of 100% uptime, and works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leadership to follow current guidance and best practices. The role also requires compliance with FCC technical rules, company engineering and IT practices, and safety protocols. The position includes outdoor work in varying weather, work at heights, and physical tasks such as lifting and climbing.

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 a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and interpret technical materials and follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make decisions to restore broadcast operations and communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including climbing and working at heights; frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; and close visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently and safely to transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations, using reliable transportation.
Respond to equipment failures on short notice, including after-hours and weekends, and remain available on call for emergencies.
Manage activities to support 100% uptime of station on-air and streaming products.
Inspect, repair, and maintain broadcast equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studios, 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, performing updates as needed.
Install and maintain LAN systems.
Ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform Chief Operator duties.
Follow 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.
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 when working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites, maintaining situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Perform work at heights, climb ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.