Regional Market Engineering Manager

About the role

The Regional Market Engineering Manager oversees our multi-station broadcast radio facility in the Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Montrose, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie markets. This position serves as the sole technical authority for market-level engineering operations and is responsible for the planning, analysis, and independent decision-making that governs broadcast continuity, FCC compliance, and infrastructure strategy across all assigned stations.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment to assess, prioritize, and resolve technical failures affecting station broadcast continuity, including real-time decisions during on-air emergencies where delays directly impact revenue and regulatory standing.
• Evaluate equipment performance and determine appropriate corrective action, including the authority to take systems offline, reroute signals, or authorize emergency repairs without prior approval when broadcast continuity is at risk.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and develop technical solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate and optimize broadcast transmission infrastructure and technical systems to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
• Develop technical operating standards for market engineering operations.
• Develop and recommend capital expenditure plans for infrastructure upgrades, including vendor evaluation, budget proposals, and cost-benefit analysis for executive approval.
• Evaluate and select vendors and contractors for engineering projects and maintenance.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain all broadcast radio station equipment, including transmitters, antennas, satellite downlinks, automation systems, studio equipment, remote equipment, generators, telephone systems, and related equipment.
• Install and maintain AoIP and automation systems (Zetta and Wheatstone experience preferred).
• Maintain and troubleshoot AM directional antenna systems.
• Maintain EAS systems, logging compliance, and related equipment.
• Maintain personal computers, servers, printers, and software; perform updates as needed.
• Install and maintain LAN systems.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Engineering and Information Technology practices.
• Travel and Emergency Response:
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Drive independently to multiple transmitter sites across assigned markets, including remote locations.
• Respond to emergency equipment failures on short notice, including after hours and weekends; this role requires on-call availability reflecting the position’s independent authority over broadcast operations.
• Travel between sites safely and efficiently, navigating to locations without assistance.
• Cognitive and Communication Requirements:
• Read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals.
• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions accurately and retain information necessary to complete tasks.
• Identify and differentiate between multiple transmitters, equipment components, and site locations.
• Diagnose equipment issues and make real-time decisions to restore broadcast operations.
• Write routine reports, technical documentation, and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees to achieve operational goals.
• Interface with the Senior Vice President of Engineering, Senior Vice President of Information Technology, and other Corporate Technical Staff to ensure current guidance and best practices are followed.
• Safety and Physical Requirements:
• Follow all safety protocols for working with high-voltage equipment and at tower sites.
• Maintain situational awareness to prevent falls and injuries.
• Climb ladders and work at heights.
• Work in varying weather conditions and outdoor environments.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, read extensively, inspect small defects and parts, operate machines, and use measurement devices.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressively responsible broadcast engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent technical judgment in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, networking concepts, computer hardware, and wireless/handheld devices.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company provided laptop
• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Company discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Time off for volunteering

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. The incumbent will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.