Regional Market Engineering Manager - Western Colorado

Townsquare Media•Montrose, CO, CO

8d•$58,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities in the Grand Junction and Montrose markets. This hybrid position involves travel between sites, after-hours and weekend work as required, and on-call availability for emergency response. The role is responsible for supporting reliable on-air and streaming operations, maintaining broadcast and related technical systems, and meeting applicable FCC and company requirements. The manager works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leaders to follow current guidance and best practices. The position also requires safe work at remote transmitter sites, including working at heights and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Technical training school, or two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
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 written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to read technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather, and meet the stated physical requirements, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer terminals, reading, inspecting small defects and parts, operating machines, and using measurement devices.
Availability for after-hours and weekend work as required and on-call emergency response.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently between transmitter sites across the assigned markets, including remote locations, and respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice.
Manage technical operations 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, perform Chief Operator duties, and follow company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Read and interpret technical and safety documents, instructions, schematics, and procedures; follow detailed instructions and retain information needed to complete tasks.
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, maintain situational awareness, and work safely at heights and in varying weather and outdoor environments.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.