Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Boise, ID

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities serving Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee. This hybrid position involves travel between multiple station and transmitter sites, including remote locations, as well as after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability as needed. The role is responsible for maintaining reliable on-air and streaming operations, with a goal of 100% uptime. The manager inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains broadcast, computer, and network systems; responds to equipment emergencies; and ensures technical operations comply with FCC rules and company practices. The role also requires coordination with station personnel and corporate technical leadership, safe work at tower sites and with high-voltage equipment, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varied outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Technical training school, 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 manage varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and interpret technical and safety materials and communicate effectively.
Ability to respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice and be available on call.
Ability to travel independently between remote sites and maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work safely with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, at heights, and in varying outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, read extensively, inspect small defects and parts, operate machines, and use measurement devices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and independently drive to multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations.
Travel safely and efficiently between sites across the assigned markets, navigating without assistance.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
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 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 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.
Coordinate 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 when working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites, maintaining awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Climb ladders and work at heights, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Perform physical tasks including frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling objects, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.