Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Kennewick, 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 role involves travel between multiple transmitter sites, including remote locations, and requires after-hours and weekend work and on-call availability as needed. The manager supports station on-air and streaming operations, with a goal of 100% uptime, and responds to equipment failures to restore broadcasting. The role maintains and troubleshoots broadcast, studio, computer, network, and related equipment; supports technical compliance, including FCC requirements and Chief Operator duties; and follows company engineering and IT practices. The manager works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical leadership, and must safely perform field work at tower sites and in varying outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Technical training school, or 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 situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram-based, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
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; diagnose equipment issues; and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with staff and management.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel safely and efficiently between sites and navigate to locations without assistance.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights and in varying weather and outdoor conditions.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, 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 parts and defects, operate machines, and use measurement devices.
Availability for after-hours and weekend work as required and on-call emergency response.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Travel independently between station and transmitter sites across the assigned markets, including remote locations, and respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice.
Manage technical activities to support 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 broadcast 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, including performing 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 and guidance.
Coordinate with programming staff, management, the Senior Vice President of Engineering, the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, and other corporate technical staff.
Follow safety protocols when working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites; maintain awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.