Regional Market Engineering Manager

regional market engineering manager

twin falls,

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.

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.

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…