Regional Market Engineering Manager

Townsquare Media•Boise, ID

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Townsquare Media is seeking a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee multi-station broadcast radio facilities serving the Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee markets. This is a hybrid role involving travel between market locations, including remote transmitter sites. The manager is responsible for maintaining station on-air and streaming operations, broadcast and information technology equipment, regulatory compliance, and safe site operations. The role requires after-hours and weekend work as needed and on-call availability for emergency response. The position works with programming staff, management, and corporate technical staff, including the Senior Vice President of Engineering and the Senior Vice President of Information Technology, to apply current guidance and best practices. It also involves diagnosing equipment problems, making real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations, and performing Chief Operator duties. The work includes outdoor and varying-weather conditions, work at tower sites and heights, and handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are needed to travel independently among assigned sites. Technical training or relevant experience is required; SBE or computer-related certification is helpful but not required.

Requirements

Technical training school, two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, networking concepts, computer hardware, and wireless/handheld devices.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to work safely with high-voltage equipment, at tower sites, at heights, and in varying weather conditions.
Ability to travel independently among assigned market sites, including remote locations.
Ability to respond to emergencies after hours and on weekends and to be available on call.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling objects, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
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

Maintain a goal of 100% uptime for station on-air and streaming products.
Inspect, repair, and maintain broadcast radio 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.
Follow Company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
Drive independently to transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations, and travel between sites safely and efficiently.
Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends.
Follow safety protocols when working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites; maintain awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
Follow verbal and written instructions and retain information needed to complete tasks.
Identify transmitters, equipment components, and site locations; diagnose issues and make decisions to restore broadcast operations.
Write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees.
Coordinate with corporate technical staff to ensure current guidance and best practices are followed.
Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor.