Regional Market Engineering Manager - Eastern Colorado & Wyoming

Townsquare Media•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee broadcast engineering operations across its Fort Collins, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie markets. This hybrid role is the sole technical authority for market-level engineering and involves planning, analysis, and independent decision-making affecting broadcast continuity, FCC compliance, station revenue, and infrastructure strategy. The manager may personally perform technical work when operational circumstances require and may serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules. The role includes evaluating and resolving technical failures, maintaining and optimizing broadcast systems and infrastructure, developing operating standards, and recommending capital projects and vendor selections. The manager maintains a range of broadcast, IT, studio, transmission, and site equipment; travels independently between multiple markets and remote transmitter sites; and responds to emergencies, including after-hours and weekend incidents. On-call availability is required. The position requires effective technical documentation and communication with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leadership. It also involves working safely with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites and heights, and in varying weather and outdoor conditions. The position is hybrid and based around the assigned regional markets.

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 and work with a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently and navigate to multiple and remote site locations.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
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 issues; and make real-time decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively with programming staff, management, employees, and corporate technical staff.
Ability to work safely at heights, climb ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and handling objects, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

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 making real-time decisions during on-air emergencies.
Evaluate equipment performance and determine corrective actions, including taking systems offline, rerouting signals, or authorizing emergency repairs when broadcast continuity is at risk.
Serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules and ensure station compliance with applicable technical regulations.
Analyze root causes of equipment failures and develop solutions to prevent recurrence.
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 for executive approval.
Evaluate and select vendors and contractors for engineering projects and maintenance.
Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain broadcast equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio and remote equipment, generators, and telephone systems.
Install and maintain AoIP and automation systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot AM directional antenna systems.
Maintain EAS systems, logging compliance, and related equipment.
Maintain computers, servers, printers, software, and LAN systems, including performing updates as needed.
Ensure compliance with Company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Drive independently between transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations, and respond to equipment failures on short notice.
Follow safety protocols when working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites, and maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Prepare routine reports, technical documentation, and correspondence.
Communicate with programming staff, management, and other employees, and coordinate with corporate technical staff to follow current guidance and best practices.