Regional Market Engineering Manager - Eastern Colorado & Wyoming

Townsquare Media•Fort Collins, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Market Engineering Manager to oversee broadcast engineering operations across its Fort Collins, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie markets. This hybrid position is the sole technical authority for market-level engineering operations, responsible for planning, analysis, and independent decisions affecting broadcast continuity, FCC compliance, and infrastructure strategy. The manager may personally perform technical work when operational circumstances require and may serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules. The role involves travel among multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations, and requires on-call availability and response to emergencies after hours and on weekends. The manager works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leadership to maintain reliable, compliant station operations. The position also requires adherence to safety protocols while working with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Five or more years of progressively responsible broadcast engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent technical judgment in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
Proficiency 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 and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability and willingness to travel independently between sites and respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends; on-call availability is required.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, work outdoors in varying weather, and frequently stand, walk, sit, handle objects, reach, talk, and hear.
Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; 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

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

Responsibilities

Assess, prioritize, and resolve technical failures affecting broadcast continuity, including making real-time decisions during on-air emergencies.
Determine corrective actions for equipment performance issues, including taking systems offline, rerouting signals, and authorizing emergency repairs when broadcast continuity is at risk.
Serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules and ensure station compliance with applicable technical regulations.
Conduct root-cause analysis of equipment failures and develop solutions to prevent recurrence.
Evaluate and optimize broadcast transmission infrastructure and technical systems for operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
Develop technical operating standards for market engineering operations.
Develop and recommend capital expenditure plans, including vendor evaluations, budget proposals, and cost-benefit analyses for executive approval.
Evaluate and select vendors and contractors for engineering projects and maintenance.
Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain broadcast equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio and remote equipment, generators, and telephone systems.
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 Company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Drive independently between transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations, and respond to equipment failures on short notice.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower sites, maintain situational awareness, and work safely at heights and in varying weather conditions.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals; follow detailed instructions accurately.
Identify equipment components and site locations, diagnose issues, and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Write routine reports, technical documentation, and correspondence.
Communicate with programming staff, management, and other employees to achieve operational goals.
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.