Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Wenatchee, WA

7d•$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 transmitter sites, after-hours and weekend work as required, and on-call availability for emergency response. The role is responsible for maintaining station on-air and streaming operations, with a goal of 100% uptime, and for ensuring compliance with FCC technical rules and company engineering and information technology practices. The manager also coordinates with corporate technical staff and other employees to support reliable operations and follow current guidance and best practices. The position requires independent travel to multiple sites, including remote locations, and timely response to equipment failures. Work includes maintaining and troubleshooting broadcast and information technology systems, following safety protocols around high-voltage equipment and tower sites, and working at heights and outdoors in varying weather. The employee may also perform other related duties as directed by a supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather, and meet the stated physical demands.

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 transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends, and remain available on call for emergencies.
Manage activities to support a goal of 100% uptime for 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, and perform updates as needed.
Install and maintain LAN systems.
Ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform duties of Chief Operator.
Follow 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 and retain information needed to complete tasks.
Identify transmitters, equipment components, and site locations; 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 situational awareness, and work safely at heights and in varying weather conditions.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.