Regional Market Engineering Manager at Townsquare… · Montrose

Regional Market Engineering Manager - Montrose

*This is a hybrid position that involves travel, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. You will be supporting our Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Montrose, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie 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 Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Montrose, Casper, Cheyenne, and Laramie 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 Market Engineering Manager to oversee 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. The Market Engineering Manager exercises independent judgment on matters that directly affect station revenue, regulatory standing, and operational performance, and will personally perform technical work when operational circumstances require.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are essential functions of this position. The ability to perform each of these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is a condition of employment.

Independent Judgment and Decision-Making

• 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
• Ability and willingness to serve as Chief Operator under FCC rules, with independent authority to ensure station compliance with all applicable technical regulations
• 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

Technical Operations

• 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

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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:

Required

• 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
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Preferred

• SBE certification or computer-related certification
• Experience with Zetta and Wheatstone systems

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
• And much more…

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.

About Us:

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions and radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include Townsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 357 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands including XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.