Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Wenatchee, WA

8d•$65,000 - $85,000•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 hybrid position involves travel, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. The manager supports reliable on-air and streaming operations, maintains broadcast and information technology equipment, and ensures compliance with FCC technical rules and company practices. The role also works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leadership to follow current guidance and best practices.

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/handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel independently to multiple sites, including remote locations, and respond to emergencies on short notice.
Ability to read and interpret technical and safety materials, follow detailed instructions, diagnose equipment issues, and communicate effectively.
Ability to meet the stated physical and safety requirements, including working at heights, in variable weather, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and independently travel safely between multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
Manage 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, 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, perform Chief Operator duties, and follow company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
Follow detailed verbal and written instructions and retain information necessary to complete tasks.
Identify transmitters, equipment components, and site locations; 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 sites, maintain situational awareness, and work at heights and in varying weather and outdoor conditions.
Perform the physical tasks described for the role, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling equipment, climbing, and lifting.