Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Pasco, WA

8d•$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 position 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 role is responsible for maintaining reliable station on-air and streaming operations, broadcast and IT equipment, and compliance with FCC and company requirements. The manager also coordinates with programming staff, local management, and corporate technical leadership to support operational goals and follow current technical guidance and best practices.

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 deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently to multiple sites, including remote locations, and navigate to locations without assistance.
Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

SBE or computer-related certification is helpful but not required.
Experience with Zetta and Wheatstone automation systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel independently and safely between assigned markets and transmitter sites, including remote locations.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
Manage activities directed toward 100% uptime of station on-air and streaming products.
Inspect, repair, and maintain broadcast 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 FCC technical rules and perform Chief Operator duties.
Ensure compliance with company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals; follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
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.
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.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower sites, maintain awareness to prevent falls and injuries, and work in varying weather and outdoor environments.
Perform physical tasks including frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling objects, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lift or move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Perform work requiring close visual acuity, including inspecting small defects and parts, using measurement devices, and viewing computer terminals.