Journal Broadcast Group-Knoxville Operations Annual EEO Public File Report WCYQ/WWST/WKHT/WKTI
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Journal Broadcast Group-Knoxville Operations Annual EEO Public File Report WCYQ/WWST/WKHT/WKTI
Journal Broadcast Group-Knoxville Operations WCYQ/WWST/WKHT/WKTI Annual EEO Public File Report 4/1/11-3/31/12 The purpose of this EEO Public File Report (“Report”) is to comply with Section 73.2080(c)(6) of the FCC’s 2002 EEO Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit and is required to be placed in the public inspection files of the station and posted on the station’s websites, if they have websites. The FCC’s 2002 EEO Rule requires that this Report contain the following information: 1. A list of all full-time vacancies filled by the Station(s) comprising the Station Employment Unit during the Applicable Period; 2. For each such vacancy, the recruitment source(s) utilized to fill the vacancy (including if applicable, organizations entitled to notification pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(1)(ii) of the new EEO Rule, which should be separately identified), identified by name, address, contact person, telephone number, fax number and email address (if applicable); 3. The recruitment source that referred the hiree for each full-time vacancy during the Applicable Period; 4. Data reflecting the total number of persons interviewed for full-time vacancies during the Applicable Period and the total number of interviewees referred by each recruitment source utilized in connection with such vacancies; and 5. A list and brief description of the initiatives undertaken pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(2) of the FCC rules. Annual EEO Public File Report Account Executive 1 (6 hires from posting) Referral Source Number of Applicants Interviewed Employee Referral 4 Employee Referral 3 Journal Broadcast Group website 2 Other InDeed.com 1 Other UT Career Fair 2 Other UT Career Services 1 Other Women's Today Expo 1 Word of mouth Market/Industry 2 Word of mouth Market/Industry 7 Hired? 23 Number of Applicants Interviewed Account Executive 2 (2 hires from posting) Referral Source Number of Applicants Interviewed Employee Referral 2 Internal Candidate 1 Journal Broadcast Group website 1 Journal Broadcast Group website 2 Other Client 1 Walk-in Word of mouth Hired? 1 Market/Industry Number of Applicants Interviewed 2 10 Digital Account Executive Referral Source 3/22/2012 Number of Applicants Interviewed Employee Referral 1 Employee Referral 1 Hired? Page 1 of 3 Other Monster/JobNoggin 5 7 Number of Applicants Interviewed Music Director/ AM Host Referral Source Number of Applicants Interviewed Employee Referral 1 Internal Candidate 1 Other All Access 1 Other All Access 5 Word of mouth Market/Industry 1 Hired? 9 Number of Applicants Interviewed Promotions Manager Referral Source Number of Applicants Interviewed Employee Referral 4 Internal Candidate 1 Journal Broadcast Group website 1 Journal Broadcast Group website 4 Hired? 10 Number of Applicants Interviewed Team Leader/Field Manager Referral Source Number of Applicants Interviewed Employee Referral 4 Journal Broadcast Group website 1 Unsolicited 1 Word of mouth Market/Industry 1 Word of mouth Market/Industry 3 Number of Applicants Interviewed Hired? 10 Web Coordinator Referral Source 3/22/2012 Number of Applicants Interviewed Other Craigslist 1 Other Craigslist 6 Hired? Page 2 of 3 7 Number of Applicants Interviewed Web Programmer 1 Referral Source Number of Applicants Interviewed Other Craiglist.org 1 Other Craiglist.org 5 Number of Applicants Interviewed Hired? 6 Web Programmer 2 Referral Source Number of Applicants Interviewed Other Craigslist 1 Other Craigslist 6 Number of Applicants Interviewed Grand Total 3/22/2012 Hired? 7 89 Page 3 of 3 Recruitment Sources Utilized During Reporting Period City, State, Zip Phone Fax American Broadcasting School XXX-Requested 712 N. Watson to be added 1/21/2009 Road, Ste. 200 , Arlington, TX 76011 (817) 6952474 (817) 6952838 Bates Technical College XXX Requested to be added 5/17/05 2320 South 19th St. Tacoma, WA 98405 253-680-7752 Carson Newman College 1646 Russell Ave. Organization E-MAIL RECIPIENTS Address Central Michigan University XXX - requested to be added 5-15-06 340 Moore Hall Jefferson City, TN 37760 Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48859 Collens College***Requested to be added 4/28/2011 4750 S 44th Place Phoenix, AZ 85040 480-446-1112 East TN State University Career Placement & Internships PO Box 70718 Johnson City, TN 37614 423-439423-439-8505 8506 Emerson College XXX-requested to be added 5-15-06 Email [email protected] [email protected] **new contact 12/12/07 [email protected] changed 4-8-09 to: [email protected] 865-471865-471-3430 4989 [email protected] 989-774989-774-3851 2426 [email protected] [email protected] Contact Person Job Positions Sent Michelle McConnell Shirley Miller WorkSource Specialist Dr. Doug Taylor Peter B. Orlik, PH.D. Amy Roberts, Sr. Career Advisor [email protected] [email protected] and [email protected] both removed 12/21/11 and [email protected] removed 10/26/11; [email protected] added 10/26/11 [email protected] Added 12/21/11 Teresa Dr. Marsha DellaGuistina removed 12/21/11 Mary Sullivan added 12/21/11 113 Gray St. Arlington, MA 02476 781-646-1077 5508 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 865-58837919 865-588-8567 0075 921 S 8th Ave. Pocatello, ID 83209 208-282-6453 [email protected] [email protected] updated to [email protected] per Tom Hallaq 10/31/11 Dr. Rosenbaum Tom Hallaq, Asst. Prof. -TV Broadcasting Knoxville CAC Private Industry PO Box 51650 Knoxville, TN 865-54637950 865-546-3500 0832 [email protected] Mr. Lee Knoxville College 901 College St. Knoxville, TN 865-82437921 865-824-6621 6603 Knoxville Urban League PO Box 1911 Knoxville, TN 865-52537901 865-524-5511 5154 [email protected] Dr. Hallman [email protected] [email protected] (changed 4/04) (old) New email address effective: 12-22-06 [email protected] Jackie Robinson Maryville College Career Services E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Maryville, TN 865-27337804 865-981-8220 8852 [email protected] PO Box PF/130 McComas Hall Mississippi State, MS 39761 [email protected] Karyn Brown [email protected](added 5/10/05) 6/4/10 added: [email protected] m; 4/28/2011 added: [email protected] Gary James (OH) or Dave Cogozzo (IL) or Mark Lillie (CO) [email protected] Ms. Rutledge [email protected] Ms. Rule Mr. Gary Taylor Goodwill Industries Idaho State University - Department of Mass Communication ***Requested to be added 4/28/2011 Mississippi State University, Department of Communication XXX Requested to be added 5/17/05 662-325662-325-7952 3210 216-5035900X1104 (Cleveland) 513-271-6060 (Cincinnati) 630-916-1700 (Lombard, IL) 303-937-7070 (Colorado) Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 2, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 2, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager,Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Ohio & Illinois Centers for Broadcasting XXX (Requested to be added 4-03) 9885 Rockside Rd., Ste 160 Cleveland, OH 44125 Pellissippi State Placement Office PO Box 22990 Knoxville, TN 865-53937933 865-694-6554 7001 Sevier County Vocational Center 1150 Dolly Parton Sevierville, Parkway TN 37862 South College (added 4-1-04) 720 N. 5th Ave Knoxville, TN 865-63737917 865-251-1820 0127 [email protected] Tennessee Department of Employment PO Box 831 Knoxville, TN 865-59437901 865-594-6908 6266 Ms. Harveston or Ms. Ginger [email protected] Armstrong Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Tusculum College 9041 Executive Park Dr. Suite 226 Knoxville, TN 865-69137923 865-693-1177 6391 [email protected] ** new contact 5/8/08 [email protected] Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 University of Colorado at Boulder, School of Journalism and Mass Communication XXX Requested to be added on 4-20-0 1511 University Ave. 478 UCB Boulder, CO 303-49280309-0478 303-492-0460 0696 University of North Texas XXX Requested to be added 5/17/05 PO Box 310589 University of Tenessee Career Services University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Radio, TV & Film XXX requested to be added 11-30-04 ONLINE POSTINGS 915 Volunteer Blvd. 100 Dunford Hall Tennessee Association of Broadcasters (requested to be addedy by GM 11/3/2010) 720 E. Capitol Drive Two International Plaza Drive, Suite 507 University of Iowa (Career Center) XXX Requested to be added 5/27/03 NOTE: requested notification only of those vacancies that require a college degree & are Full Time. 24 Phillips Hall FAX RECIPIENTS YMCA of East Tennessee 940-369940-565-2565 7838 Knoxville, TN 865-97437996 865-974-5435 6497 Oshkosh, WI 800 Algoma Blvd. 54901 920-424-3133 Brown College XXX Requested to be added on 1440 Northland 12/20/04 Drive Journal Broadcast Group Denton, TX 76203 865-429865-453-8014 0448 605 W. Clinch Ave. Mendota Heights, MN 651-90555120 651-905-3465 3555 Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-967414-967-5301 5315 Nashville, TN 615-36537217 615-365-1840 1842 Iowa City, IA 319-33552242 319-355-1023 1029 Knoxville, TN 865-52137901 865-522-9625 7418 Leslie Fox **New contact 5/8/08 Ryan Otto 2/22/2012 Effective 2/22/2012 New Michelle Fulcher, Contact: Manager of [email protected] Communications Old: Old: Beth [email protected] Gaeddert, du Director of Phyllis Slocum, Faculty Advisor Dept. of Radio, Television and [email protected] Film [email protected] Mr. Brown 11-18-08: New 11-18-08: New e-mail contact: contact is [email protected] Justine Stokes [email protected] Al Folker [email protected], [email protected] u, http://placement.browncollege.e du (where jobs are posted) https://my.browncollege.edu/m ycampus/employer/ (new website eff 6/30/05); Website Updated 8/5/2009: https://browncollege.optimalres sspankowski@journalbroadcas tgroup.com; online posting: www.journalbroadcastgroup.co m www.tabtn.org [email protected] & [email protected]; https://www.myinterfase.com/ui owa/employer/ (New method of contact as of 9/14/04); website udpated 8/22/11: http://uiowacsm.symplicity.com//employers fax Karon Baumeister Shannon Spankowski Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Account Executive 1, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Christine Wells, Sherry Hingtgen, Molly Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Team Leader/Field Rechkemmer Manager, Web Programmer 2 Susan Account Executive 1, Account Executive 2, Digital Account Executive, Music Director, Promotions Manager, Team Leader/Field Manager, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Sources utilized in addition for the following job positions during this reporting period. Organization Address Craigslist - Knoxville website City, State, Phone Fax Email/Web Contact Job Positions Sent craigslist.org Web Coordinator, Web Programmer 1, Web Programmer 2 Monster/Jobnoggin website www.jobnoggin.com Digital Account Executive, Team Leader, Web Programmer 1 All Access website www.allaccess.com Music Director, Team Leader/Field Manager Country Air Check email [email protected] Music Director Media Match website www.media-match.com Team Leader/Field Manager Media Recruiter website www.mediarecruiter.com Team Leader/Field Manager Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 1. Participate in at least four job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsibility in the making of hiring decisions. Date of station participation: July 16, 2011 Participating employees: J. Pat Miller Host/Sponsor of activity: Brown College / The Conclave Summer Learning Conference Brief description of activity and station participation: The Conclave Summer Learning Conference is an annual education conference designed to train radio industry professionals. The 3 day conference covers all broadcasting issues from promotions, programming to new media development. Each year there is also a job fair for attendees and college students looking for work. Journal Broadcast Group publicized our openings, interviewed job seekers and collected resumes from attendees. Openings from all around the group were represented, not just Milwaukee. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 1. Participate in at least four job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsibility in the making of hiring decisions. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) August 24, 2011 Participating employees: Kristin Minder, Promotions Manager Host/Sponsor of activity: University of Tennessee Part Time Job Fair Brief description of activity and station participation: On Wednesday August 24th, the University of Tennessee hosted part time job career fair on campus. It was a four hour recruitment session that Kristin Minder of the Promotions Department attended to collect resumes for upcoming fall internships and open part time positions where available. In addition to collecting resumes, Kristin shared information about Journal Broadcast Group companywide opportunities and how participants can get additional information about jobs within the company’s different groups. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 1. Participate in at least four job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsibility in the making of hiring decisions. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) October 26, 2011 Participating employees: Kristin Minder, Promotions Manager and Dan McKee, Sales Manager Host/Sponsor of activity: University of Tennessee Brief description of activity and station participation: On Wednesday October 26, the University of Tennessee hosted an internship and summer career fair on campus. It was a four hour recruitment session that Kristin Minder of the Promotions Department and Dan McKee of the Sales Department attended to collect resumes for upcoming summer internships and open part time positions where available. In addition to collecting resumes, Kristin and Dan shared information about Journal Broadcast Group companywide opportunities and how participants can get additional information about jobs within the company’s different groups. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 4. Participation in at least four events sponsored by organizations representing groups present in the community interested in broadcast employment issues, including conventions, career days, workshops and similar activities. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) May 3, 2011 Participating employees: Kim Hansard Host/Sponsor of activity: Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors Brief description of activity and station participation: On May 3rd, 2011, Kim Hansard was the guest speaker for the final session of the Knoxville Chamber Ambassadors. These Ambassadors are a group of leaders within our community who serve as a volunteer base of the Chamber and promote Chamber initiatives in our community. Kim spoke about her career path in radio and other opportunities within the station besides the on-air staff including sales, business office, and accounting. She also discussed how to better work with the media in their community and followed up with a question and answer session. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 5. Establishment of an internship program designed to assist members of the community to acquire skills needed for broadcast employment. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 Participating employees: Promotions and Sales Department Host/Sponsor of activity: Journal Broadcast Group Brief description of activity and station participation: Over the past 12 months the promotions and sales departments have had a total of five interns from the University of Tennessee. Our internships are non-paid internships where the students receive college credit. Each intern received hands on experience in brainstorming promotional ideas to tie in sales and promotions for the stations. They also assisted in development of ideas for on-air contesting for promotions and programming. The interns learned to write copy, draft proposals for promotions and sales, as well as an understanding of promotional guidelines and rules we must follow. Throughout the course of the semester we track their improvements by relating back to their early work and comparing it with their most recent work. Other tasks include prize inventory and fulfillment on a daily basis. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 8. Establishment of training programs designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 Participating employees: Dan McKee, Kristin Minder, and Rich Bailey Host/Sponsor of activity: Journal Broadcast Group Brief description of activity and station participation: In March 2011, Journal Broadcast Group partnered with Crestcom to bring a yearly management program to Journal Broadcast Group Knoxville. Managers will take part in a four hour session each month to address several management issues. Training will run for a full calendar year with additional managers being added over time. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 16. Participation in other activities designed by the station employment unit reasonably calculated to further the goal of disseminating information as to employment opportunities in broadcasting to job candidates who might otherwise be unaware of such opportunities. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) April 13, 2011 Participating employees: Kim Hansard Host/Sponsor of activity: Student Interview Brief description of activity and station participation: In April 2011, Kim Hansard was interviewed by University of Tennessee Senior about her career path, why she chose radio and all that goes into being an On-Air Talent. She used the information from this interview to write a paper for her Communications Class and received an A! Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 16. Participation in other activities designed by the station employment unit reasonably calculated to further the goal of disseminating information as to employment opportunities in broadcasting to job candidates who might otherwise be unaware of such opportunities. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) May 17-18, 2011 Participating employees: Laurie Kahn, Media Staffing Network, on behalf of Journal Broadcast Group Host/Sponsor of activity: Media Sales Institute/FAMU Brief description of activity and station participation: Media Staffing attended the Media Sales Institute (MSI) event held at FAMU for FAMU recent graduates. MSI is a ten-day, intense training program for graduating college or university seniors who are passionately interested in pursuing a career in media sales. The curriculum is designed to provide an entree into media sales for talented students of diverse backgrounds. At this event, Media Staffing viewed the graduates’ presentations on assigned scenarios where they represent a radio or TV stations, cable system or newspaper and do a presentation to a local client. Media Staffing also met with potential sales individuals to discuss opportunities at Journal Broadcast Group. Each individual was provided a list of openings and job descriptions and applications. Those interested in the opportunities were instructed to reach out to the station manager directly. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 16. Participation in other activities designed by the station employment unit reasonably calculated to further the goal of disseminating information as to employment opportunities in broadcasting to job candidates who might otherwise be unaware of such opportunities. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) May 25, 2011 Participating employees: Laurie Kahn, Media Staffing Network, on behalf of Journal Broadcast Group Host/Sponsor of activity: Media Sales Institute/University of North Texas Brief description of activity and station participation: Media Staffing attended the Media Sales Institute (MSI) event held at University of North Texas for University of North Texas recent graduates. MSI is a ten-day, intense training program for graduating college or university seniors who are passionately interested in pursuing a career in media sales. The curriculum is designed to provide an entree into media sales for talented students of diverse backgrounds. At this event, Media Staffing viewed the graduates’ presentations on assigned scenarios where they represent a radio or TV stations, cable system or newspaper and do a presentation to a local client. Media Staffing also met with potential sales individuals to discuss opportunities at Journal Broadcast Group. Each individual was provided a list of openings and job descriptions and applications. Those interested in the opportunities were instructed to reach out to the station manager directly. Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 16. Participation in other activities designed by the station employment unit reasonably calculated to further the goal of disseminating information as to employment opportunities in broadcasting to job candidates who might otherwise be unaware of such opportunities. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) June 1-2, 2011 Participating employees: Tess Frame, Darren Stephens, Tyler Ivens, Joey Tack, Gretchen Helterhoff, Kristin Minder, Kim Hansard, and Brad Allen Host/Sponsor of activity: Knox County School Board Brief description of activity and station participation: Journal Broadcast Group participated in a two day summer 8th grade internship program where we hosted two local students. The students participated in activities in the Promotions and Programming departments. They participated in the following activities with staff members: • Plan and upcoming charity promotion with Kim Hansard and Kristin Minder • Recorded contesting promos with Gretchen Helterhoff and Joey Tack • Take texting song requests and learned board word with Tyler Ivens • Commercial recording and editing with Brad Allen and Tess Frame • Schedule music with Darren Stephens Outreach Initiative Record Keeping Worksheet Station(s) Claiming Credit: WWST-FM, WKHT-FM, WCYQ-FM, WKTI-AM Type of activity listed under Outreach Initiative worksheet: 16. Participation in other activities designed by the station employment unit reasonably calculated to further the goal of disseminating information as to employment opportunities in broadcasting to job candidates who might otherwise be unaware of such opportunities. Date of station participation: (on date; from date to date) June 15-16, 2011 Participating employees: Laurie Kahn, Media Staffing Network, on behalf of Journal Broadcast Group Host/Sponsor of activity: Media Sales Institute/Howard University Brief description of activity and station participation: Media Staffing attended the Media Sales Institute (MSI) event held at Howard University for Howard University recent graduates. MSI is a ten-day, intense training program for graduating college or university seniors who are passionately interested in pursuing a career in media sales. The curriculum is designed to provide an entree into media sales for talented students of diverse backgrounds. At this event, Media Staffing viewed the graduates’ presentations on assigned scenarios where they represent a radio or TV stations, cable system or newspaper and do a presentation to a local client. Media Staffing also met with potential sales individuals to discuss opportunities at Journal Broadcast Group. Each individual was provided a list of openings and job descriptions and applications. Those interested in the opportunities were instructed to reach out to the station manager directly.