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 NSPRs impact across the region. Prior public radio or FCC experience is not required.

Another Sources clientChico StateEnterpriseshas an immediate opening for anExecutive Director North State Public Radioto 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 Directorto serve as a visible strategic and community-centered leader for the organization. This role is focused on community leadership relationship-building fundraising andrepresentinga trusted public media institution even without prior public radio or FCCexpertise. With a strong and experienced team in place handling day-to-day operations theExecutive Directorcan focus on long-term strategy partnerships and expanding NSPRs impact across the region.

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

About Chico StateEnterprises:

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 itfacilitatesthe 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 offersa comprehensivecompensation and benefitpackage.

• Employer paid life insurance ($50000) 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:$130000- 150000 annuallycommensuratewith experience

Learn More:

• the role:

  TheExecutiveDirectorserves as the chief executive of North State Public Radio andis responsible foroverall station leadership including operations programmingfinancial 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 willspendyour 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 stations 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 andmaintainrelationships 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 stations 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 reasonableaccommodationsthroughout the application process. Forassistanceor technical issues please contact Human Resources at orprior 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 Enterprisesprovidesequal 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 youread throughthe job posting and review the list of qualifications (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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