WDAM EEO Report

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ATTACHMENT E

EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT

WDAM TV

February 1, 2012 to January 15, 2013

Recruitment Sources Used For Full-Time Vacancies

The Master List of Recruitment Sources includes a list of recruitment sources, indicating names, address, contact person and telephone number of each. Sources with an asterisk (*) denote organizations that requested notification of full-time job vacancies.

Full-Time Positions Filled; Recruitment Sources Used (#'s in parenthesis)

[With Hiree's Recruitment Source In Brackets]

Account Executive (##1-8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#8]

2 - Marketing Assistant (##1-7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#8, #10]

News Production Coordinator (##1-7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#10]

News Vee-jay (##1-7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22 [#20]

2 - Traffic Assistant (##1-8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#8, #10]

2- Marketing Producer/Assistant (##1-7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#10, #20]

Maintenance Engineer (##1-7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#20]

News Anchor /Reporter (##1-7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#10]

Digital Account Executive (##1-8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#8]

News Content Specialist (##1-7, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#10]

Account Executive (##1-8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22) [#8]

Total Interviewees for all Full-Time Positions

62 persons

Number of Referrals From Sources Used

#1 (1 person), #8 (25 persons), #11 (2 persons), #10 (8 persons), #16 (10 persons), #20 (16 persons)

Supplemental Outreach Activities

FCC Menu Of Recruitment Initiative contains a brief description of activities from the FCC Menu of outreach initiatives undertaken during the period (usually the prior year), including station personnel involvement.

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ATTACHMENT F

LIST OF ALL FULL-TIME HIRES

Complete this worksheet for every full-time hire.

Job Referral WDAM Date

Title: Account Executive Source: On air advertising Filled: 3/21/12

Job Referral Date

Title: Marketing Assistant Source: wdam.com Filled: 04/02/12

Job Referral Pt to FT Date

Title: Marketing Assistant Source: Station bulletin board Filled: 04/16/12__

Job News Referral PT to FT Date

Title: Production Coordinator Source: Station bulletin board Filled: 06/05/12

Job News Referral Raycommedia.com Date

Title: Vee-jay ABC Source: Transfer from WMC Filled: 07/09/12

Job Referral WDAM Date

Title: Traffic Assistant ABC Source: On air advertising Filled: 08/27/12

Job Referral PT to FT Date

Title: Traffic Assistant Source: Station bulletin board Filled: 08/27/12

Job Marketing Referral PT to FT Date

Title: Producer/Assistant Source: Station bulletin board Filled: 10/01/12

Job Marketing Referral Date

Title: Producer/Assistant Source: Raycommedia.com Filled: 10/04/12

Job Referral Date

Title: Maintenance Engineer Source: Raycommedia.com Filled: 11/01/12

Job News Referral Pt to FT Date

Title: Reporter/Anchor Source: Station bulletin board Filled: 09/26/12

Job Digital Referral WDAM / Media Referral Date

Title: Account Executive Source: On air advertising Filled: 10/31/12

Job News Referral PT to FT Date

Title: Content Specialist Source: Station bulletin board Filled: 10/31/12

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ATTACHMENT F

LIST OF ALL FULL-TIME HIRES

Complete this worksheet for every full-time hire.

Job Referral WDAM/ Media Referral Date

Title: Account Executive Source: On air advertising Filled: 11/02/12

WDAM - TV

MASTER LIST OF RECRUITMENT SOURCES

(Sources with an asterisk (*) denote organizations that requested notification of full-time job vacancies.)

LOCAL COMMUNITY SOURCES (including name of contact person, address and phone number)

1.*USM Placement – Kathleen Killam –SS Box 5014 Hbrg, MS 39406 – 266-4159 FAX 266-5671 - e-mail Kathleen.Killam@usm.edu

2.*Tougaloo College – Career Planning & Placement – 500 W. County Line Rd. Tougaloo, MS 39174 601-977-7817 – FAX 977-6143 – Gladys Jones

3.*Jones County Jr. College – Placement Office – Front St., Ellisville, MS 39437 – 601-477-4187 FAX 601-477-4242 – Cheryl McQueen

4.*USM Student Employment – SS Box 5014 – Hbrg, MS 39406-5014 – 601-266-4159 FAX 266-5671 Lisa Stevens – email Leslie.Reynolds@usm.edu

5.*Career Placement – Ole Miss – Oxford, MS 662-915-7174 – FAX 662-915-7759 Amanda Walker email amanda@career.olemiss.edu

6.MS State Employment Service – PO Box 15428 – Hattiesburg, MS 39402 – 601-584-1934 FAX 584-1191 Robert Huddleston - email - rhuddleston@mdes.ms.gov

7.Laurel Winn Job Service – 2139 Hwy 15 N, Suite D – Laurel, MS 39440 – FAX – 601-649-7817 Phil Hosey, phosey@mdes.ms.gov

8.WDAM on air advertising

9.MAB and WDAM Job Fair

10.Employee referral / Station bulletin board_

11.Walk in / phone in____________________________________________________________________

12 Hinds Community College, P. O. Box 1040, Utica, MS 39175-9599 Frank Brown – fbrown@hindscc.edu

ADVERTISING SOURCES (Trades, Newspapers, Associations or Websites)

13. TVJob.com

14. ESPN.com

15. Medialine.com : mark@medialine.com

16. WDAM.com

17. BestDiversityEmployers.com

18.___CareerExposure.com/Indeed.com________

19.___MBACareers.com _____________________

20. Jobs@Raycommedia.com

21. CareerWoman.com

22. Job Manager: nahj.org, jobs.aaja.org;

jharjo@ou.edu; (NAJA ) 'mark-dreadfulwater@cherokee.org' was_

23. HireDiversity.com/Diversitysearch.com

24. Hot Jobs.com ______

25._ _Broadcast and Cable / TV Technology.com__

26.__ BroadcastEngineering

Supplemental Outreach Initiatives

(February 1, 2012 thru January 15, 2013)

FCC Menu Categories

Participation in at least four job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsibility in making hiring decisions;
Hosting of at least one job fair;
Co-sponsoring of at least one job fair with organizations in the business and professional community whose membership includes substantial participation by women and minorities;
Participation in at least four events, including conventions, career days, workshops, and similar activities, sponsored by organizations representing groups present in the community interested in broadcast employment issues;
Establishment of an internship program designed to assist members of the community to acquire skills needed for broadcast employment;
Participation in job banks, Internet programs, and other programs designed to promote outreach generally (i.e., outreach that is not primarily directed to providing notification of specific job vacancies);
Participation in scholarship programs designed to assist students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting;
Establishment of training programs designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions;
Establishment of a mentoring program for station personnel;
Participation in at least four events or programs sponsored by educational institutions relating to career opportunities in broadcasting;
Sponsorship of at least two events in the community designed to inform and educate members of the public about employment opportunities in broadcasting;
Listing of each upper-level category opening in a job bank or newsletter of media trade groups whose membership includes substantial participation by women and minorities;
Provision of assistance to unaffiliated non-profit entities in the maintenance of web sites that provide counseling on the process of searching for broadcast employment and/or other career development assistance pertinent to broadcasting;
Provision of training to management level personnel as to methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing discrimination;
Provision of training to personnel of unaffiliated non-profit organizations interested in broadcast employment opportunities that would enable them to better refer job candidates for broadcast positions;
Participation in other activities designed by the station 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.

Menu Category (select

# from above list)

Brief Description of Activity, Including Date(s) and Station Staff Involved

Please see attached – Outreach Initiatives

Public Service Announcements – Community Organization Notice

Community Outreach – Top of Class Annual Event

EEO Compliance – Diversity Websites

Internship Program

Station Tours for various groups (school classes, civic clubs, Boy & Girl Scouts and church groups.

USM Career Fair

Job Fair – Jones County Junior College

Mississippi Association of Broadcasters forum at USM

Pine Belt Expo – Area Development Partnership

ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): February 2012 / January 2013

Describe Nature of Initiative:

Public Service Announcements – Community Organization Notice

Community Improvement, Education and Well Being

Diversity and Respect, Health and Well Being

Safety and Crime

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Mike Johnson – Reports for Public File by quarter – copies are in FCC Public Folder.

Doug Morris and Quin Dungy – Producers of Morning & Midday Show

Attached copies and documentation demonstrating performance of chosen initiatives (e.g., pamphlets, advertisements, letters, emails, faxes).

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): May 2012

Describe Nature of Initiative:

TOP OF CLASS

Annual event saluting area high school Val and Sal for their outstanding accomplishments.

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

WDAM, in partnership with Jones Jr. College, saluted area high school VALS and SALS. Event included morning breakfast with discussions of scholarships, future job opportunities including broadcasting and journalism and recognition ceremonies. The day continued with TV interviews/shooting for half hour show that airs on WDAM, end of May.

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Brad Clark, Devon Laird, Michael Perry, - CS Dept

Sandra Bateman, Mickey Robinson- Sales Dept.

Randy Swan –News Director

Sheri Falk, Elizabeth Googe, Mon Mussiet- News Dept

(8am-1pm)

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): 2012-2013

Describe Nature of Initiative:

EEOC Compliance – Diversity Websites

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

Using websites to post upper level jobs

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Beth Cook Stringer

Attached copies and documentation demonstrating performance of chosen initiatives (e.g., pamphlets, advertisements, letters, emails, faxes).

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

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ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): 2012-2013

Describe Nature of Initiative:

Internship Program

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

We have two interns each semester, either college level interns or high school job shadow programs. Evaluations are sent to school supervisor.

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Pam McGovern – Marketing, Miranda Beard – News, Ted Palmer - Sales

Attached copies and documentation demonstrating performance of chosen initiatives (e.g., pamphlets, advertisements, letters, emails, faxes).

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

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ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): February 2012 / January 2013

Describe Nature of Initiative:

WDAM STATION TOURS-

We allow various groups into the station and show them the behind the scenes workings of a broadcast television station. Staff explains all the various jobs and services provided by the different departments.

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

WDAM TV station tours have been given to various school classes, civic clubs, Boy & Girl Scouts, church groups, Senior citizen groups, and exchange students.

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Two of our studio technical support staff members (John Osborne and Rex Thompson) both give station tours.

Attached copies and documentation demonstrating performance of chosen initiatives (e.g., pamphlets, advertisements, letters, emails, faxes).

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): March 6, 2012______________

Describe Nature of Initiative:

USM- MCJ CAREER FAIR – Hattiesburg, MS

WDAM has a booth to talk with students about possible intership opportunities, jobs in broadcasting, review and except resume's from students.

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

Over 30 companies took part… everything from Area Development Partnership, Clear Channel Radio, PR Association of Mississippi, Super Talk Radio, South City Records, Vicksburg Post, Hattiesburg Clinic and Salvation Army.

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Pam McGovern – WDAM Marketing Manager, Randy Swan – WDAM News Director, Miranda Beard – WDAM Assistant News Director, Nick Ortego – WDAM News Operations Manager and Weathercaster, David McRaney – WDAM Webmaster and Karrie Leggett-Brown – WDAM Anchor/Reporter

Attached copies and documentation demonstrating performance of chosen initiatives (e.g., pamphlets, advertisements, letters, emails, faxes).

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): MARCH 28, 2012 _______________________

Describe Nature of Initiative:

JCJC Career Fair - JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE-Ellisville, MS

WDAM had a booth to talk with students about possible internships, jobs in broadcasting, review and accept resume's from students.

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

Approximately 15 companies took part…everything from State Farm Insurance, Chambers Forestry Group, Avon, Haynes Law Firm, South Central Regional Medical Hospital, Jones County EMT Service, Hattiesburg Clinic and Salvation Army.

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Pam McGovern-WDAM Marketing Director

Mickey Robinson – WDAM Marketing Assistant

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

ATTACHMENT D

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES

Complete this form for every event or program established by, sponsored by, or participated in by the Station Employment Unit as part of the supplemental outreach initiatives elected.

Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): JULY 26, 2012

Describe Nature of Initiative:

PINE BELT EXPO

WDAM manned a booth at the EXPO which promotes local businesses in the Area Development Partnership. This EXPO allows our public to see some to the area businesses, ask questions about services, etc. Over 2 thousand people attended this year. WDAM talked with public about our new HD set, and the ABC programming now on our secondary channel.

Describe Scope of Broadcasters' Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):

WDAM was a Silver level sponsor. We manned the booth. Forrest General Hospital, Comcast, WHLT, Fox 23,Waffle House, City of Hattiesburg, Courtesy Ford, Southern Pine Electric Power Association were just a few of the 50 other local businesses that participated.

Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:

Shifts were rotated between Pam McGovern, WDAM Creative Services/ Marketing Director, Devon Laird, Michael Perry, Brad Clark and Amanda Kirby in Marketing. Weathercasters Nick Ortego, Rex Thompson, Robert Whitehurst, reporters Ontario Richardson and Elizabeth Googe also helped manned the booth.

Incorporate into EEO Public File Report and place in station's local public file annually on the anniversary date of the renewal filing due date.

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