Regional Market Engineering Manager - Eastern Colorado & Wyoming

Townsquare Media•Laramie, WY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee broadcast radio engineering operations across the Fort Collins, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie markets. This hybrid position includes 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 independently plans and makes decisions affecting broadcast continuity, FCC compliance, infrastructure strategy, station revenue, and operational performance. The manager may personally perform technical work when needed and is expected to make timely decisions during on-air emergencies, including taking systems offline, rerouting signals, or authorizing emergency repairs. The position also develops operating standards and recommends capital investments, vendors, and contractors. The manager inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains broadcast and related technical systems, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation and studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone systems, computers, servers, printers, software, and LAN systems. The role maintains EAS systems and logging compliance, supports AoIP and automation systems, and maintains AM directional antenna systems. The employee must follow company engineering and IT practices and applicable safety protocols, including those for high-voltage equipment and tower sites. The position requires independent travel to multiple, sometimes remote, transmitter sites and emergency response on short notice. It also involves reading technical and safety materials, diagnosing problems, documenting work, communicating with staff and management, and coordinating with senior engineering, IT, and corporate technical personnel. Physical duties include working outdoors in varying weather, climbing ladders and working at heights, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

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 varied concrete situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability and willingness to serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to drive independently between multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations, and navigate without assistance.
Ability to respond to emergencies on short notice and work after hours and weekends as required.
Ability to read technical and safety materials, diagnose equipment issues, make real-time decisions, and communicate and document work effectively.
Ability to work safely with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work in varying weather and outdoor environments.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, reach, talk, and hear; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close visual acuity for analyzing data, using computer terminals, reading, inspecting small defects and parts, operating machines, and using measurement devices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Independently assess, prioritize, and resolve technical failures affecting broadcast continuity, including during on-air emergencies.
Evaluate equipment performance and determine corrective actions, including taking systems offline, rerouting signals, or authorizing emergency repairs when needed.
Serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules and ensure compliance with applicable technical regulations.
Conduct root cause analyses and develop solutions to prevent equipment failures from recurring.
Evaluate and optimize broadcast transmission infrastructure and technical systems.
Develop technical operating standards for market engineering operations.
Develop and recommend capital expenditure plans, including vendor evaluations, budget proposals, and cost-benefit analyses.
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 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 personal computers, servers, printers, and software, including performing updates as needed.
Install and maintain LAN systems.
Ensure compliance with company engineering and IT practices.
Travel independently between transmitter sites and assigned markets, including remote locations.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends, and remain available on call.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower sites; maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
Follow and retain detailed verbal and written instructions; identify transmitters, equipment components, and site locations.
Write routine reports, technical documentation, and correspondence.
Communicate effectively with programming staff, management, employees, and corporate technical personnel.
Interface 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.
Perform other related duties or instructions as required by the supervisor.