Another Source · 6 hours ago
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. The Executive Director will be responsible for overall station leadership, including operations, programming, financial management, fundraising, technical compliance, and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Coordinate with the Chief Engineer and/or contractors to ensure reliable broadcast and streaming services
Ensure compliance with Emergency Alert System (EAS) requirements
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and fundraising
Experience with donor relations
Preferred
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
Benefits
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%)