NSPR Employment Opportunities

North State Public Radio is a service of California State University, Chico.

Licensed to Chico State Enterprises, which is the employer of record for NSPR staff.

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Continuity Host

POSITION: Continuity Host

STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $21.23 - $28.60 per hour

DEPARTMENT: North State Public Radio (NSPR)

LOCATION: 35 Main St, Chico, CA

RECRUITMENT ID: 454

RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The continuity host is responsible for creating and announcing on-air content, which may include music, arts and entertainment programming, underwriting and promotional material, as well as other matters of interest. Key responsibilities include writing and delivering broadcast scripts, preparing content, traffic scheduling, and performing other programming tasks, including audio production. This role requires strong speaking and critical thinking skills, effective time management, and awareness of news and current events.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Host live and/or pre-recorded programs or shifts that meet the expectations of media organization leadership.
Announce and record promotional breaks for broadcast, as scheduled or needed.
Research and prepare engaging, listener-focused content, and review prepared scripts and updates in advance of on-air shifts.
Assist with programming and production, including recording fund drive and image spots, as well as library maintenance.
Assist with the traffic scheduling of underwriting, marketing, branding, and promotional spots within local broadcast breaks.
Operate independently and collaboratively, subject to routine check-ins and final editorial review.
Backfill other content roles at the strategic direction of media organization leadership. For example, a host may also learn the skills and duties of another host, anchor, producer, or digital media coordinator.
Participate in fundraising across all platforms.
Adhere to NPR’s standards of journalism.

Preferred:

Experience in journalism, communications, music, a related field, or a bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of experience in radio or television, including voicing, writing, editing, and production skills. Previous on-air experience is preferred.
Familiarity with public radio programming standards and values.
Familiarity with broadcast traffic software and workflows.
Experience with audio editing software, such as Adobe Audition, as well as with ENCO/DAD and/or Audio over IP, is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, climb stairs, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

The noise level in the work environment is typically below 70 dBA.

BENEFITS:

Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, submit the following documents by July 20, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.

Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References

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BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu

Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

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. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.