Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Twin Falls, ID

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities serving the Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee markets. This hybrid position involves travel among multiple station and transmitter sites, including remote locations, as well as after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability for emergency response. The manager is responsible for maintaining a goal of 100% uptime for station on-air and streaming products. The role includes inspecting, repairing, installing, and maintaining broadcast, studio, computer, network, and related equipment; troubleshooting failures; and supporting compliance with FCC technical rules and company engineering and IT practices. The position also serves Chief Operator duties. The role requires independent travel to sites and responding to equipment emergencies on short notice. Work may involve high-voltage equipment, tower sites, climbing ladders, working at heights, and outdoor conditions in varying weather. The manager communicates with programming staff, local management, and corporate technical leaders, including the Senior Vice President of Engineering and the Senior Vice President of Information Technology. Candidates should have technical training or related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Office, networking concepts, computer hardware, and wireless or handheld devices is required. SBE or computer-related certification is helpful but not required.

Requirements

Technical training school, or 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 or handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, instructions, schematics, and procedures; follow detailed verbal and written instructions; and retain information needed to complete tasks.
Ability to identify and differentiate among transmitters, equipment components, and site locations.
Ability to make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently to multiple sites, including remote locations, and respond to emergencies on short notice.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as required and maintain on-call availability.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and follow applicable safety protocols.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear; occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading, inspecting small defects and parts, operating machines, and using measurement devices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities in the Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee markets.
Maintain a goal of 100% uptime for station on-air and streaming products.
Drive independently to transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations, and travel safely and efficiently between sites.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
Inspect, repair, install, and maintain transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio and remote equipment, generators, telephone systems, and related broadcast 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 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.
Prepare routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees.
Coordinate with corporate technical staff to ensure current guidance and best practices are followed.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower-site work, and maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.