Regional Market Engineering Manager - Western Colorado

Townsquare Media•Montrose, CO

1d•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 station and transmitter sites, including remote locations, as well as after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability for emergency response. The role supports reliable on-air and streaming operations and maintains broadcast, computer, and network equipment while ensuring compliance with FCC technical rules and company practices. The manager works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical staff, including the Senior Vice President of Engineering and the Senior Vice President of Information Technology. The position requires independent travel, responding to equipment failures, and following safety protocols when working with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, at heights, and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Townsquare Media describes itself as a community-focused media, entertainment, and digital marketing company serving small and mid-sized U.S. markets. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

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 involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and retain information needed to complete tasks.
Ability to distinguish among transmitters, equipment components, and site locations.
Ability to communicate effectively with programming staff, management, employees, and corporate technical staff.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, and to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, and talk or 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, use computer terminals, read extensively, inspect small defects and parts, operate machines, and use measurement devices.
Availability for after-hours and weekend work as required and on-call emergency response.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently between multiple transmitter sites across the assigned Grand Junction and Montrose markets, including remote locations.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
Manage engineering activities with the goal of maintaining 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 and perform Chief Operator duties.
Ensure compliance with 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.
Prepare routine reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees.
Coordinate with corporate technical staff to follow current guidance and best practices.
Follow safety protocols for high-voltage equipment and tower sites, and maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.