Regional Market Engineering Manager - Western Colorado

Townsquare Media•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities serving the Grand Junction and Montrose markets. This hybrid role includes travel between market locations, including remote transmitter sites, and requires after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability as needed. The role is responsible for supporting reliable operation of on-air and streaming products, with a goal of 100% uptime. The manager inspects, repairs, maintains, installs, and troubleshoots broadcast, computer, and network equipment; supports regulatory compliance; and works with programming, management, and corporate technical staff. The position also requires safe work at tower sites and with high-voltage equipment, including climbing and working at heights 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 in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and retain information needed to complete tasks.
Ability to distinguish between transmitters, equipment components, and site locations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to drive independently to multiple sites and navigate to locations without assistance.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as required and be on call for emergency response.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, maintain situational awareness, and work outdoors in varying weather.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear, and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, use a computer terminal, read extensively, inspect small defects and parts, operate machines, and use measurement devices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently to transmitter sites across the assigned markets, including remote locations, and respond to equipment failures on short notice.
Manage activities supporting 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 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, and software, and perform updates as needed.
Install and maintain LAN systems.
Ensure compliance with FCC technical rules and perform Chief Operator duties.
Follow Company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Read and interpret technical documentation, safety rules, schematics, instructions, and procedures.
Diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Prepare 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.