EMPLOYMENT: Appendix 3: Narrative Descriptions
Appendix 3 to
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from 4/1/07 to 3/31/08
Stations Comprising SEU: WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV
Section 3: Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken by stations (description of activities):
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option (v)) establishment of an internship program to assist community members to acquire skills needed for broadcast employment
Date(s) Of Station Participation: 01/19/07 to 05/17/07
Participating Employees: William C. Potter, VP/GM, Patrick Oxley, Program Director, Jim Anderson, News Director, Ty Hunter, Music Director/Morning Jock, Janice Potter, Traffic, and Ron Spaulding, Sales Manager
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: Forest Park High School
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation:
WBDC, WAXL, WRZR hosted a student from Forest Park High School as an intern in the “Credits For Career Class” The student came to the studios of WBDC and WAXL from 12:30 to 1:50 each school day. She was taught many different aspects of the radio broadcast industry as taught by those listed above. She recorded news stories and newscasts. She recorded and produced commercials for WBDC, WAXL, and WRZR. The student performed general office duties including radio specific duties of writing and typing commercial scripts. She recorded weather forecasts on a daily basis and was taught weather basics.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option (i)) participation in at least 4 job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsuibility in making of hiring decisions
Date(s) Of Station Participation: October 25, 2007
Participating Employees: Paul E. Knies, President, DCBi, and William C. Potter VP/GM DCBi.
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: Indiana Broadcasters Association
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation:
DCBroadcasting Companies (including WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV) President, Paul E. Knies and VP/GM William C. Potter attended the IBA Job Fair Saturday October 25, 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Knies and Mr. Potter have the say in the hiring of all employees of DCBroadcasting, Inc. In addition to having a booth at the job fair, many applications were accepted and are held on file. WORX and WXGO each aired sixty-second announcements on each station promoting the job fair and encouraging participation by job seekers and those interested in broadcast careers.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WJTS TV CHANNEL 27
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option (x)) participation in at least four events or programs sponsored by educational institutions relating to career opportunities in broadcasting.
Date(s) Of Station Participation: April 18, 2007
Participating Employees: Dana Buechlein, Program Director, William C. Potter, VP/General Manager, Josh Houchin, Jeremy Markos, and Kurt Gutgsell, Sports Director
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: Jasper High School
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation:
“Enterprise In Action Day”. Jasper High School students spent a full day on instruction and working sessions with the various department at WJTS-TV. The seniors from Jasper High School were given hands on experience on what it takes to get a TV project developed, written, produced, edited, and on the air. There were 12 Jasper students who participated in “Enterprise In Action Day” at WJTS-TV.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option (vii)) participation in scholarship programs designed to assist students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting
Date(s) Of Station Participation: January 2, 2008 to March 1, 2008
Participating Employees: William C. Potter/VP/GM DCBroadcasting, Inc
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: Indiana Broadcasters Association
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation:
WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV aired a total of 120 on each station, Public Service Announcements offering information about the Indiana Broadcasters Association Scholarship Program. The PSA’s encouraged high school and college students to apply for the scholarships. Scholarships were made available to the public at the WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV studios. WBDC, WAXL, and WRZR also made a financial contribution the Indiana Broadcasters Foundation for the scholarship program. DCBi President Paul Knies, was a member of the scholarship selection committee.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option (i)) participation in at least 4 job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsuibility in making of hiring decisions
Date(s) Of Station Participation: February 23, 2008
Participating Employees: William C. Potter VP/GM DCBi..
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: Indiana Broadcasters Association
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation:
DCBroadcasting Companies (including WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV) VP/GM William C. Potter attended the IBA Job Fair Saturday February 23, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Potter has the say in the hiring of all employees of DCBroadcasting, Inc. including WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV. In addition to having a booth at the job fair, many applications were accepted and are held on file. WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM each aired 58 sixty-second announcements on each station promoting the job fair and encouraging participation by job seekers and those interested in broadcast careers from 2/4/08 to 2/23/08.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM, WJTS-TV
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option (xiv)) provision of training to management level personnel as to methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing discrimination
Date(s) Of Station Participation: January 3, 2008 “Bridging The Generation Gap”
February 28, 2008 “The Impact Of Poverty On
The Bottom Line”
Participating Employees: William C. Potter, VP/General Manager, DCBi President Paul Knies
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: WorkOne
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation:
DCBi President Paul Knies and VP/GM Bill Potter participated in the WorkOne Business Seminar entitled “Bridging The Generation Gap” with instruction from a Workforce Development liaison. Topics discussed in training involved hiring older members of the community and how to train them.
DCBi President Paul Knies and VP/GM Bill Potter participated in the WorkOne Business Seminar entitled “The Impact Of Poverty On The Bottom Line” with instruction from Workforce Development. Topics discussed in training involved recognizing and training employees who come from poverty and helping them to break the habits created by cycle of poverty.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WBDC FM, WAXL FM, WRZR FM
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option(x)) Participation in at least four events or programs sponsored by educational institutions relating to career opportunities in broadcasting.
Date(s) Of Station Participation: April 13, 2007
Participating Employees: Patrick Oxley, Program Director,
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: Southridge High School
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation:
WBDC, WAXL, WRZR hosted a student from Southridge High School as a job shadow for the day of April 13, 2007 from 8:30am to 12:30pm the Southridge High School “Job Shadow” program designed to get students working in a career field. The student was a sophomore at SHS. She came to the studios of WBDC and WAXL. She spent the day with Program Director, Pat Oxley and was taught many different aspects of the radio broadcast industry pertaining to on-air and production. She recorded weather, edited and produced her work and dubbed into automation system. She also interviews Pat Oxley about radio and career opportunities and requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN BY DCBroadcasting, Inc Companies
Station(s) Claiming Credit: WBDC-FM, WAXL-FM, WRZR-FM, WJTS-TV
Type of Activity Under New EEO Rule: (Menu Option(xvi)) Participation in other activites calculated to further the goal of diseminated information as to employment opportunities in the broadcast industry.
Date(s) Of Station Participation: November 21, 2007
Participating Employees: William C. Potter, DCBi VP/GM
Host/Sponsor Of Activity: Perry Central High School Career Day
Brief Description Of Activity And Station Participation: General Manager William Potter gave a presentation to approximately 60 total students in three separate sessions during the Perry Central High School Career Day that included a question and answer session. Mr. Potter discussed broadcast employment and career opportunities.