Regional Market Engineering Manager

Regional Market Engineering Manager - Albany

*This is a hybrid position that involves travel, after-hours and weekend work, and on-call availability as required. You will be supporting our Albany, Poughkeepsie, Berkshires, and Danbury 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 Albany, Poughkeepsie, Berkshires/Pittsfield, and Danbury 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 Albany, Poughkeepsie, Berkshires, and Danbury 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,