Regional Market Engineering Manager

Regional Market Engineering Manager - Yakima

*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.

The Regional Market Engineering Manager Opportunity:

Townsquare Media is looking for a Regional Market Engineering Manager to oversee our multi-station broadcast radio facilities in the Boise, Twin Falls, Tri-Cities, Yakima, and Wenatchee markets.

Essential Functions:

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

Qualifications:

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

Work Schedule:

After-hours and weekend work as required

On-call availability for emergency response

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.

Benefits:

3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)

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