Regional Market Engineering Manager

This is a hybrid position that involves travel, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. You will be supporting our Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee markets.

About Townsquare Media

Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets—including trusted Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities – Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Yakima, and Wenatchee stations. We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.

Responsibilities

• Travel & Transportation:
  • 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
  • Travel between sites safely and efficiently, navigating to locations without assistance
• Technical Operations:
  • Manage activities for a goal of 100% uptime of station on-air and streaming products
  • Inspect, 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 FCC technical rules and perform duties of Chief Operator
  • Ensure compliance with all Company Engineering and Information Technology practices
• Cognitive & Communication:
  • 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 and correspondence
  • Speak effectively with programming staff, management, and other employees to achieve operational goals
  • Interface with Senior Vice President of Engineering and Senior Vice President, Information Technology, as well as other Corporate Technical Staff to ensure current guidance and best practices are followed
• Safety & 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 finger, 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, visually inspect small defects and parts, operate machines, and use measurement devices

Requirements

• Technical training school, or two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• SBE or computer-related certification helpful but not required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows (all versions), 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
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Schedule

• After-hours and weekend work as required
• On-call availability for emergency response

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunity for upward mobility
• Company provided laptop
• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Company discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Time off for volunteering

Pay

Washington Base Pay Range: $65,000 USD - $85,000 USD