Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Wenatchee, 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. The hybrid position involves travel between assigned markets, including remote transmitter sites, and requires after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability as needed. The manager maintains station on-air and streaming operations, with a goal of 100% uptime, and ensures compliance with FCC technical rules and company engineering and information technology practices. The role also performs the duties of Chief Operator and works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical staff to follow current guidance and best practices. The position requires hands-on inspection, repair, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of broadcast, computer, network, and related equipment. It involves responding to emergency failures, making decisions to restore broadcast operations, and working safely with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, at heights, and in varying outdoor weather conditions. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are 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/handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently to multiple sites, including remote locations.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower sites.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the described visual and physical activities, including close visual inspection and use of measurement devices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation; independently travel safely and efficiently to transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends, and be available on call for emergency response.
Manage activities to support a goal of 100% uptime for station on-air and streaming products.
Inspect, repair, 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.
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 instructions accurately.
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.
Coordinate with the Senior Vice President of Engineering, the 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 perform work at heights and in varying weather and outdoor conditions.
Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, handling equipment, climbing, and lifting or moving items as required.