Cache Valley Radio Group
KVNU, KVFX, KLZX, KBLQ, KLGN, KKEX, KGNT
Annual EEO Public File Report
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 that is comprised of the following stations: [KVNU-Logan, UT; KVFX-Logan, UT; KLZX-Weston, ID; KBLQ-Logan, UT; KLGN-Logan, UT; KKEX-Preston, ID; KGNT-Smithfield, UT] and is required to be placed in the public inspection files of these stations, and posted on their websites, if they have websites.
The information contained in this Report covers the time period beginning June 1, 2007 to and including May 31, 2008 (the “Applicable Period”).
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 Stations 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 and telephone number;
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.
Appendices 1, 2 and 3 which follow have been designed, in the aggregate, to provide the required information. Please note that the numbers listed on Appendix 2 under the column entitled “Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized” refer to the number of the full-time job positions listed on Appendix 1.
For purposes of this Report, a vacancy was deemed “filled” not when the offer was extended but when the hiree accepted the job offer. A person was deemed “interviewed” whether he or she was interviewed in person, over the telephone or by e-mail.
Cache Valley Radio Group
Appendix 1
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the period from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008
Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit: KVNU, KVFX, KLZX, KBLQ, KLGN, KKEX, KGNT
Section 1: Vacancy Information
Full-time Positions Filled by Job Title
Recruitment Source of Hiree
Total Number of Interviewees from All Sources for This Position
Account Executive
Radio Advertisements
27
Account Executive
Referral
1
Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 28
Cache Valley Radio Group
Appendix 2
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008
Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit: KVNU, KVFX, KLZX, KBLQ, KLGN, KKEX, KGNT
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person)
Total # of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period (if any)
Full-Time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized
A
Radio Advertisements
810 W. 200 N.
Logan, UT 84321
21
1
B
www.utradioguide.com [1] / www.saltlakeradio.com [2]
slcurn@yahoo.com
C
Employee Referral
6
1
D
Herald Journal
Classified Desk
75 West 300 North
Logan, UT 84321
E
*Utah Department of Workforce Services
Ted Nyman
446 North 100 West
Logan, UT 84321
F
Former Hire
G
Joel Denver
28955 Pacific Coast Hwy, #210-5
Malibu, CA 90265
H
*USU Dept. of Journalism and Comm.
Michael Sweeney
USU Dept. of Journalism/Comm
Logan, UT 84322
I
*USU Career Services
Genie Hanson
4305 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
J
*LDS Employment Services
Becky Conger
55 N. 200 W.
Logan, UT 84321
K
Cache Employment and Training Center
Marie Bingham
275 W. 400 S.
Logan, UT 84321
L
*USU Student Employment
Paula Miller
1800 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-1800
M
Airtalents.com
Chris Kellogg
7851 South Memorial, #7104
Tulsa, OK 74133
N
Bridgerland Applied Technology College Job Fair
Ted Nyman
1301 N. 600 W.
Logan, UT 84321
O
SOS Staffing Services
127 E. 1400 N.
Logan, UT 84321
* Indicates sources that have requested notification of job openings.
Cache Valley Radio Group
Appendix 3
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008
Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit: KVNU, KVFX, KLZX, KBLQ, KLGN, KKEX, KGNT
Section 3: Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken by KVNU, KVFX, KLZX, KBLQ, KLGN, KKEX, and KGNT.
Cache Chamber of Commerce Job Expo:
The Cache Valley Radio Group and its stations annually participate in the Cache Chamber of Commerce Job Expo, held on May 30th and 31st. Not only was it an opportunity to display how our radio stations are a part of the community and can help local business, but it was also an opportunity to discuss job openings and employment opportunities at our family of radio stations. Radio Station management participated in the event.
Bridgerland Applied Technology College Job Fair:
The Cache Valley Radio Group and its stations participated in a job fair hosted by the Department of Workforce Services at Bridgerland Applied Technology College on September 7, 2007. Radio Station management participated in the event. Information about available positions was given to interested students as well as advised on broadcast careers.
Utah Broadcasters Association Job Fair:
The Cache Valley Radio Group and its stations participated in and promoted a job fair hosted by the Utah Broadcasters Association on March 26, 2008. This job fair was hosted at the University of Utah Union Ballroom. Radio station management participated in the event, notifying attendees of employment opportunities at the Cache Valley Radio Group and accepting resumes. Cache Valley Radio Group stations aired announcements notifying the public of the job fair as well as posting information on station websites. The radio stations of the Cache Valley Radio Group are due-paying members of the Utah Broadcasters Association.
Training:
* All members of the Cache Valley Radio Group Sales Staff engage in periodic training sessions to review techniques and industry trends. New sales representatives are able to advance from a base salary to a commission income after 90 days, upon completion of training session “Series 2000: A Sales Training and New Business Development Series for Radio,” “RAB Online Training Academy,” and/or according to the General Sales Manager’s discretion.
* On-air staff twice a year undergo training and consulting from John Lund and The Lund Consultants. During the Applicable Period these training sessions took place in August ‘07 and March ‘08.
EEO Training:
Management level personnel attended an EEO refresher seminar sponsored by the Utah Broadcasters Association on March 4, 2008. The seminar was conducted by David Oxenford of David, Wright, & Tremain. Additionally, the seminar covered FCC regulatory compliance issues, including: Political Advertising, Quarterly Issues Reports, Contests, and other issues facing the FCC that local and state broadcasters should pay attention to.
Internships
*KVFX participated with the Advanced Internship and Communication Internship through Utah State University. Brittany Jacox fulfilled this internship from August ‘07 to May ‘08. Brittany spent time shadowing on-air staff and completing assigned tasks. Brittany was mentored by Nick Thomas, Program Director for KVFX, has received class credit for her efforts and has increased her role with KVFX to a part-time employee.