Regional Market Engineering Manager - Western Colorado
About The Position
Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities in its Grand Junction and Montrose markets. This hybrid role involves travel between multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations, as well as after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability for emergency response. The manager maintains station on-air and streaming operations, aiming for 100% uptime, and ensures compliance with FCC technical rules and company engineering and IT practices. The role also requires coordinating with corporate technical staff and following safety protocols while working with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, and in varying outdoor conditions.
Requirements
- Technical training school, or 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 or handheld devices.
- Ability to solve practical problems involving varied situations with limited standardization.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and retain information needed to complete tasks.
- Ability to identify transmitters, equipment components, and site locations; diagnose problems; and make decisions to restore operations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather, and meet the listed physical requirements, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- SBE or computer-related certification.
- Experience with Zetta and Wheatstone automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Travel independently between station and transmitter sites across the assigned markets, including remote locations, and respond to equipment emergencies on short notice.
- 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, and telephone systems.
- Install and maintain AoIP and automation systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot AM directional antenna systems.
- Maintain EAS systems, compliance logs, and related equipment.
- Maintain personal computers, servers, printers, software, and LAN systems, and perform updates as needed.
- Ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform Chief Operator duties.
- Follow company engineering and information technology practices and current guidance from corporate technical staff.
- 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, employees, and corporate technical staff.
- Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower-site work, maintaining awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
- Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid time off and nine paid holidays.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Casual, high-energy work environment.
- Opportunity for upward mobility.
- Company-provided laptop.
- Competitive salary and bonus program.
- Company discounts.
- Pet insurance.
- Time off for volunteering.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
