Executive Director, North State Public Radio - Chico State Enterprises

Another Source is excited to partner with Chico State Enterprises to recruit an Executive Director to lead North State Public Radio (NSPR)-the #1 station in the region per Nielsen.

This role is ideal for a visible, community-centered leader focused on donor engagement, underwriting, grant development, and community partnerships, along with long-term strategy. With a strong team handling day-to-day operations, the Executive Director can prioritize relationship-building and expanding NSPR's impact across the region. Prior public radio or FCC experience is not required.

Another Source's client, Chico State Enterprises, has an immediate opening for an Executive Director, North State Public Radio to join their team in Chico, CA.

North State Public Radio (NSPR), the #1 radio station in the region according to Nielsen ratings, is seeking an Executive Director to serve as a visible, strategic, and community-centered leader for the organization. This role is focused on community leadership, relationship-building, fundraising, and representing a trusted public media institution, even without prior public radio or FCC expertise. With a strong and experienced team in place handling day-to-day operations, the Executive Director can focus on long-term strategy, partnerships, and expanding NSPR's impact across the region.

This search is led by Another Source, a recruitment firm focused on mission-driven organizations and higher education. The Executive Director will be employed by Chico State Enterprises, an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico within the CSU system.

About Chico State Enterprises:

The purpose of Chico State Enterprises (CSE) is to help develop and administer those activities that aid and supplement the educational mission of CSU, Chico. As a non-profit corporation, it facilitates the work of campus units and provides alternatives to state procedures. CSE administers hundreds of projects annually with annual revenues of about $120 million.

Benefits for Employees:

CSE offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package.

Employer paid life insurance ($50,000) and long-term disability

• Options for health, dental, and vision insurance and FSA

• 14 paid holidays including 1 personal holiday

• Vacation accrual and sick leave

• Employer contributions to your 403(b)-retirement plan (up to 8%)

Anticipated annual base salary: $130,000- 150,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Learn More:

• https://www.mynspr.org/

• https://www.csuchico.edu/cse/announcements/index.shtml

• https://www.csuchico.edu/cse/hr/benefits.shtml

About the role:

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of North State Public Radio and is responsible for overall station leadership, including operations, programming, financial management, fundraising, technical compliance, and community engagement. This role requires a hands-on, mission-driven leader capable of managing multiple functions within a small team environment while upholding the values of public radio.

How you will spend your time:

Leadership & Administration:

• Provide overall vision, strategic direction, and leadership for the station.

• Supervise and support staff, volunteers, and interns.

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, including reporting on station performance and strategic goals.

• Ensure compliance with FCC, CPB, and other applicable regulations and reporting requirements

• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and allocation of resources.

Programming & Content:

• Collaborate with the Program Director (or serve in this capacity if unfilled) to ensure high-quality, mission-aligned programming.

• Maintain the station's programming schedule, balancing music, news, and local content.

• Encourage innovation and community participation in content development.

Fundraising & Development:

• Lead membership drives, underwriting sales, and donor cultivation initiatives.

• Identify, apply for, and manage grants supporting station operations and programming.

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, businesses, and foundations.

Community Relations:

• Serve as the public representative of the station at events, meetings, and media engagements.

• Build strong relationships with community partners, listeners, and civic organizations.

• Promote the station's role as a trusted source of information and culture in the region.

Technical Oversight:

• Coordinate with the Chief Engineer and/or contractors to ensure reliable broadcast and streaming services.

• Ensure compliance with Emergency Alert System (EAS) requirements.

What you will bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and fundraising.

• Experience with donor relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with public media principles and FCC regulations, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and operate within them.

• Comfort with broadcast, digital media, and related technologies.

• Experience with grant writing.

• Knowledge of the local community and cultural landscape.

Paper applications will not be accepted. Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application process. For assistance or technical issues, please contact Human Resources at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline.

Chico State Enterprises is a nonprofit auxiliary organization serving California State University, Chico. Employment is at-will. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Chico State Enterprises hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and work authorization.

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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