Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Yakima, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities in the Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee markets. This is a hybrid position involving travel among assigned markets, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. The role supports reliable station on-air and streaming operations, with a goal of 100% uptime, and includes maintaining broadcast, computer, and network systems, as well as meeting FCC technical requirements and company engineering and IT practices. The manager travels independently to transmitter sites, including remote locations, and responds to equipment failures on short notice. The work involves inspecting, installing, repairing, and maintaining broadcast and related equipment; diagnosing faults and restoring operations; following safety procedures around high-voltage equipment and tower sites; and communicating with local staff and corporate technical leadership. Duties may also include other related responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Technical training school, two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain a 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 and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and retain information needed to complete tasks.
Ability to identify and differentiate between multiple transmitters, equipment components, and site locations.
Ability to work safely at heights and in varying weather conditions and outdoor environments.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently and safely between transmitter sites across the assigned markets, including remote locations.
Respond to equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
Manage engineering activities toward 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, 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 FCC technical rules and perform duties of Chief Operator.
Follow company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
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 for high-voltage equipment and tower-site work and maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.