Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Boise, ID

2d•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 includes travel between markets and transmitter sites, after-hours and weekend work as required, and on-call availability for emergencies. 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 involves coordination with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leadership. Work includes operating outdoors and at heights, including at remote transmitter locations and in varying weather 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 handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently to multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as required and be available on call for emergency response.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather, and meet the listed physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently between assigned markets and transmitter sites, including remote locations, and respond to 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 and studio systems, 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 computers, servers, printers, software, and LAN systems, and perform updates as needed.
Ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform Chief Operator duties.
Follow company Engineering and Information Technology practices and current guidance from corporate technical staff.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, schematics, instructions, and procedures; diagnose equipment issues and make decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Prepare routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with programming staff, management, employees, and corporate technical staff.
Follow safety protocols when working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites, and maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Perform other related duties or instructions as required by the supervisor.