Annual EEO Public File Report

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1 Annual EEO Public File Report The purpose of this EEO Public File Report ( Report ) is to comply with Section (6) of the FCC s 2002 EEO Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment unit that is comprised of KNDO-TV (Yakima, WA) and KNDU-TV (Kennewick, WA) and is required to be placed in the public inspection files of the station and posted on their website, if they have a website. The information contained in this Report covers the time period beginning October 1, 2012 to and including September 30, 2013 (the Applicable Period ). The FCC s 2002 Report 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 vacancy, the recruitment source(s) utilized to fill the vacancy (including, if applicable, organizations entitled to notification pursuant to section (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 (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 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 and completed station paperwork. A person was deemed interviewed whether he or she was interviewed in person, over the telephone or by .

2 Form Station: KNDO-TV & KNDU-TV Section I: Vacancy Information Full Time Positions Filled by Job Title: Recruitment Source of Hiree: Date Position Filled Total # of Interviewees from all Sources for this position: Recruitment Sources Notified for each position (from Section II Recruitment Source) 1. Morning Reporter tvjobs 10/16/ , Sales Assistant craigslist 12/26/ , General Sales Manager Internal 1/1/ Promotion 4. Regional Sales Manager Internal 1/1/ AM News Reporter tvjobs 2/25/ , Production Assistant Internal 4/1/ , News Reporter tvjobs 4/16/ , News Reporter tvjobs 6/19/ , Sports Director kndu.com 7/2/ , Producer/Reporter tvjobs 7/5/ , Web Manager Internal 8/5/ Promotion 12. General Sales Manager Referral 8/19/ , Production Assistant Internal 9/1/ , Multi-Media Journalist NBCRightNow.com 9/3/ , Sports Anchor/Reporter kndu.com 9/10/ , Account Executive referral 9/16/ Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 64

3 Section III: Total Number of Interviews Generated Per Recruitment Source # of Interviewees Full Time Positions Per Source For Which This Recruitment Source Contact Information This Period (if any). Source Was Utilized 1 Internal Posting/Employee Referral Christine Brown W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick WA christine.brown@kndu.com 2 KNDO/U Website Christine Brown W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick WA christine.brown@kndu.com kndu.com kndo.com nbcrightnow.com 3 Yakima Herald-Republic Theresa Rosseau N. 4th St., Yakima, WA (509) Tri-City Herald Commercial Advertising W. Canal Dr., Kennewick, WA (800) commercial@tricityherald.com 5 Big Bend Community College Ken Russell Chanute St. N.E., Moses Lake, WA (509) kenr@bigbend.edu 6 Brown College, Career Services Mike Kronforst Northland Drive, Mendota Heights, MN mkronforst@browncollege.edu 7 Central Washington University Dr. Phil Backlund E University Way, Ellensburg WA (509) backphil@cwu.edu 8 Charter College John Hengst Outlet Drive, Pasco WA (509) jhengst@chartercollege.edu 9 Columbia Basin College Daphne Lightfoot N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA (509) dlightfoot@columbiabasin.edu 10 Colville Confederated Tribes Human Resources 0 PO Box 150, Nespelem, WA (509) hr.assistant@colvilletribes.com 11 Eastern Washington University Career Services 0 Career Services 114 Showalter Hall, Cheney WA careers@ewu.edu 12 Eastern Washington University Pam Bumpas 0 Dept of Theatre & Film 104 RTV Building, Cheney WA (509) pamela.bumpas@mail.ewu.edu 13 Napoli Management Group Mendes Napoli W Olympic Blvd STE 100, Beverly Hills CA (310) nmq@tvtalent.com 14 BeOnAir Gary James 0 Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting 9885 Rockside Road STE 160, Valley View, OH (216) james.g@beonair.com 15 Spokane Community College Ruth Silverthorne 0 Multicultural Student Services 1810 N Green St MS-2081, Spokane WA (509) rsilverthorne@scc.spokane.edu Page 1 of 3

4 Section III: Total Number of Interviews Generated Per Recruitment Source # of Interviewees Full Time Positions Per Source For Which This Recruitment Source Contact Information This Period (if any). Source Was Utilized 16 Spokane Falls Community College Tammy Messing 0 Student Employment Center 3410 W Ft George Wright Drive, Spokane WA (509) mindy.smith@spokanefalls.edu 17 Spokane Tribal Council Anne Numkena 0 PO Box 206, Wellpinit, WA (509) hradmin@spokanetribe.com 18 Tri-Cities OIC Leonor Rico W. Court, Suite E, Pasco, WA (509) lrico@yyoic.org 19 Tri-Tech Skills Center Mike Greif W. Metaline Ave., Kennewick, WA (509) mike.greif@ksd.org 20 TV Jobs Mark Holloway 31 5 P.O. Box 4116 Oceanside, CA (800) admin@tvjobs.com 21 Washington State Comm on Hispanic Affairs Alicia Luna th Ave STE 301A, Olympia WA (800) hispanic@cha.wa.gov 22 Washington State University Communication Dept 0 P.O. Box Pullman, WA (509) communication@wsu.edu 23 Whitworth Unitversity Career Services W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane WA (509) Yakima Valley Community College Niki Hopkins 0 P.O. Box 22520, Yakima, WA (509) nhopkins@yvcc.edu 25 Yakima Valley Technical Center Ryan Broom S. 15th Ave., Yakima, WA (509) broom.ryan@yakimaschools.org 26 Craigslist Craig Newmark 9 1 PO Box , San Francisco CA Phone: website: 27 Gonzaga University Gonzaga University Career Center 0 Career Planning & Placement 502 E Boone Ave MSC 2462, Spokane WA (509) careercenter@gonzaga.edu 28 North Idaho College Career Center Services W Garden Ave, Coeur d'alene ID (208) Radio Broadcasting/TV Broadcasting Jim Carnegie 0 PO Box 6633, Woodbridge VA (813) Spokane Community College Spokane Community College N Green St MS Worksource Jeff Miller S Arthur, Spokane WA Page 2 of 3

5 Section III: Total Number of Interviews Generated Per Recruitment Source # of Interviewees Full Time Positions Per Source For Which This Recruitment Source Contact Information This Period (if any). Source Was Utilized 32 Broadcast Image Group Broadcast Image Group Broadway STE 100, San Antonio TX (210) Medialine Mark Shilstone 0 P.O. Box 51909, Pacific Grove, CA (800) medialine@medialine.com 34 MediaRecruiter Art Scott S University Blvd #303, Highlands Ranch CO (303) Spokesman Review Jean Robinson W Riverside, Spokane WA (509) commercialclass@spokesman.com Total interviews for all full time vacancies filled: Note: * Indicates sources that have requested notification of job openings. Page 3 of 3

6 Section IV : Outreach Activities Activity Description Internship Program Mentoring Program Scholarship Fund Participated in Whitworth University's Fall Job & Internship Fair. Station representatives discussed opportunities with KHQ, Inc and provided written material outlining the internship programs as well as a list of kinds of jobs available at a television station and the training and skills required for those positions. Participated in Partners in Employment Career Fair which was hosted by Washington State, Eastern Washington, Whitworth, and Gonzaga Universities. Station representatives discussed employment and internship possibilities at KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV and KNDU-TV. A one-sheet noting the kinds of jobs available at a television station and an explanation sheet regarding the station's internship program were distributed. Participated in Gonzaga University's All Major Career & Internship Fair. Station representatives discussed employment and internship possibilities at KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV and KNDU-TV. Current postings were available for students to review. Participated in Gear Up Career Day at Columbia Basin College. Station representatives discussed employment and internship possibilities at KHQ-TV, KNDO-TV and KNDU-TV. Current postings were available for students to review. The station sponsors an internship program that provides opportunities for college students considering the industry to become familiar with television and broadcasting careers. The station sponsored 3 interns during the reporting year in the news department. During the reporting year KNDO/KNDU hired 1 former intern from our KHQ station for a full-time position. Employees often visit KHQ-TV in Spokane, Washington to train with staff in the larger market. News and web personnel have participated in this mentoring activity this reporting year. KHQ, Incorporated maintains a Scholarship Fund with Washington State University directed at students interning and desiring to pursue a career in broadcasting. Events Sponsored by Educational Institutions related to Career Opportunities in Broadcasting KNDU participated in five events including classroom presentations from grade school classes to college classes, and county-wide high school career fairs about broadcast career opportunities and the related educational requirements. The KNDO/KNDU Sales teams receive ongoing training throughout the year from WSAB on line training seminars. The seminars topics included web sales, mobile digital sales, prospecting. All seminars are archived for one year so AE's can view again and again. KNDO/KNDU Sales team attend monthly Leadership Tri-Cities meetings to learn about different areas throughout the cities including health and human services, economic development day, ag day, law enforcement, local and state government day, education, etc. The GM and GSM attended the NAB annual small market conference in Phoenix, AZ in September. The primary focus at this years conference was leadership, personnel management and personal effectiveness. The KNDO/KNDU Sales teams receive online training and resources throughout the year from Center for Sales Strategies. Additionally individuals trained on other courses throughout the year. The News Director attended a News Director Seminar (Kneeland Project) in Ausin, TX. The topics included time management principles, leadership techniques, and news department philosophies. Information was provided on working with young employees, training new employees, and establishing goals and expectations. Several members of the news team met with talent consultant Stephanie Rickel to discuss on-air presentation styles, hair/makeup and voice coaching. The GM participated in a NAB Leadership Course in Washington DC which was held for 3 days a month for 9 months. The KHQ traffic manager and controller attended a conference for WideOrbit users and managers. Participants could select training sessions based on their background (accounting, sales, traffice, etc) and learn in depth background, tips and tricks of the traffic software, etc. Most sessions were interactive in that participants could discuss scenario's and get help with short cuts, answers, etc to take back to their jobs and stations.