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Magnum Communications Inc, WNNO/WBKY/WDLS​ ​ WNFM Magnum Communications Inc, WNNO/WBKY/WDLS WNFM/WRDB/WBDL WDDC/WPDR WRJN/WVTY/WBKV/WMBZ ​ ​ Annual EEO Public File Report Applicable Covering Period: 8/1/14– 7/31/15 The purpose of this EEO Public File Report is to comply with Section 73.2080(c)(6) of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Rules of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). This Annual EEO Report summarizes the relevant hiring procedures and EEO outreach activities. The station employment Units (SEU) is comprised of the following stations): WNNO/WBKY/WDLS WNFM/WRDB/WBDL WDDC/WPDR WRJN/WVTY ​ ​ WBKV/WMBZ The information contained in this report covers the time period beginning 8/1/14­7/31/15 (the “applicable Period”). In Accordance with the FCC’s EEO Rules, this report contains the required following information: 1. A list of all full­time vacancies filled by the station(s) comprising the SEU 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 EEO rule), identified by name, address, contact person and telephone number. 3. The recruitment source that referred the hired individual for each full­time vacancy filled uring the applicable period. 4. Data reflecting the total number of persons interviewed for full­time 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. Job Vacancies (Section 1): Full Time Position Date Opened Total # Recruitment Recruitment Interviewed Source of Hire Source Utilized Sales Representative 1/5/15 1 Referral 1,3 Group News Editor 1/3/15 1 Former staff member Sales Representative 1/26/15 1 WBA 1,2, 3, 6­43 Sales Representative 2/23/15 1 Radio 1,2,3, 6­43 Sales Representative 3/30/15 1 Radio 1,2,3, 6­43 Sales Representative 4/30/15 1 Referral 1,2,3, 6­43 Sales Representative 5/1/15 1 Referral 1,2,3, 6­43 Sales Representative 5/4/15 1 Radio 1.2,3, 6­43 Sales Representative 6/1/15 1 Radio 1,2,3, 6­43 Sales Representative 3/30/15 1 Radio 1, 2,3, 6­43 Total Number of Positions filled During Applicable Period: 10 Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period:10 Magnum Communications Inc, WNNO/WBKY/WDLS WNFM/WRDB/WBDL WDDC/WPDR WRJN/WVTY/WBKV/WMBZ ​ ​ Recruitment Sources: 1. Radio Announcements WBOG/WTMB/WXYM 2. Craigslist Internet site 3. Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Website 4. Newspaper Kenosha News 5. Indeed.Com E­Mail E­Mail Address ​ 6. Asssoc for Women in Communication [email protected], [email protected] 7. Broadcast Center [email protected] 8. Broadcasting Institute of Maryland [email protected], [email protected] 9. Chrysalis Inc. [email protected], [email protected] ​ 10.. WWOCN/Agnes Cammer [email protected] 11. Columbia School of Broadcasting [email protected] 12. Community Action Coalition of SC WI [email protected] 13. Edgewood College Career Service [email protected] 14. Goodman Atwood Comm Center [email protected] 15. Goodwill Industries of SE WI [email protected] 16. Herzing College [email protected] 17. House of Hope [email protected] 18. Illinois Center for Broadcasting [email protected] 19. Lakeland College [email protected] 20. Marquette University [email protected] 21. MN Broadcasters Association [email protected] 22. MN State University Moorhead [email protected] 23. Northcentral Tech College [email protected] 24. Northwest College [email protected] 25. NWTC [email protected] 26. Ohio/Illinois Center for Broadcasting [email protected] 27. Oneida WIA Program [email protected] 28. Out Reach of Rock County [email protected] 29. Radio 1 Broadcast School [email protected] 30. Rochester Comm & Tech College [email protected] 31. Salvation Arm of La Crosse [email protected] 32. Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts [email protected], [email protected] 33. St. Cloud Career Services [email protected] 34. UW La Crosse [email protected] 35. UW Madison­Communication Arts [email protected] 36. UW­Superior Career Services [email protected] 37. UW­Stevens Point Career Services [email protected] 38. UW Stout [email protected] 39. UW Waukesha [email protected] 40. UW Whitewater [email protected] 41. University of Northern Iowa [email protected] 42. Western Kentucky Univ Career Serv [email protected] 43. Workforce Connections Juneau Cty [email protected] Magnum Communications Inc, WNNO/WBKY/WDLS WNFM/WRDB/WBDL WDDC/WPDR WRJN/WVTY/WBKV/WMBZ ​ ​ COMMUNITY OUTREACH (section 2): Year: 2014­2015 This announcement was broadcast on WNNO/WBKY/WDLS/WNFM/WBDL/WRDB/WDDC/WPDR/WMBZ/WBKV/WVTY/WRJ N on Monday through Sunday up to 3 times a day on the following dates: 1. 9/1/14 to 9/20/14 2. 11/2/14­30 and 12/1/14 to 12/20/14 3. 3/1/15 ti 3/26/15 4. 6/1/15 to 6/20/15 Attached on file are the date, times and script of the ad. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM This letter was sent to Minority Groups on: 1. 10/20/2014 2. 4/19/15 3. 6/9/15 4. 6/19/15 We are looking for organizations that regularly distribute information about employment opportunities to job applicants or have job applicants to refer. If your organization would like to receive notification of job vacancies at our station, please notify Debbie Doyle at [email protected] or you may write to her at: Magnum Broadcasting C/O Debbie Doyle 1021 N. Superior Ave. Tomah, WI 54660 We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage minorities and females to apply. WBOG – WTMB­WBOG­KQEG­TV WNNO – WDLS – WBKY WPDR – WDDC WNFM ­ WRDB­ WBDL –WAUN WMBZ­ WBKV­WVTY­ WRJN Magnum Communications Inc, WNNO/WBKY/WDLS WNFM/WRDB/WBDL WDDC/WPDR WRJN/WVTY/WBKV/WMBZ ​ ​ COMMUNITY OUTRACH PROGRAM: Year: 2014­2015 The following Minority groups were mailed this letter on October 20, 2014 Date: 10/20/2014 Girl Scouts of America Lynette Alvarado 2510 Wenham Rd. Fort Atkinson WI 53538 Gateway technical College Marcia Malin 3520 30th Ave Kenosha WI 53144 Hmong American Friendship Sheng Lor 3824 W Vliet St. Milwaukee WI 53208 Hmong American Mutual Kao Xiong 1130 North 7th Street Minneapolis MN 55411 Assistance Hmong American partnership John Goshling 22198 S Memorial Dr Appleton WI 54914 Islamic Center of Madison 21 N Orchard Street Madison WI 53715 Jefferson Cty Habitat for Humanity Leigh Meier 734 Madison Ave Fort Atkinson WI 53538 Junior Women's Club Linda Kent 331 Lucile Street Fort Atkinson WI 53538 Kenosha City Workforce 19600 75th Street Bristol WI 53104 Kewaunee High School 911 3rd Street Kewaunee WI 54216 Counceling LaFollette High School 702 Pflaum Rd Madison WI 53716 Lakeland College Lisa Lindsay P.O. Box 359 Sheboygen WI 53082 Lakeshore Technical College Rich Hoerth 1290 North ave Cleveland WI 53015 Lawerence University­Career Ctr Kelly Bereza P.O. Box 599 Appleton WI 54912 Lincoln High School 1433 South 8th Street Manitowoc WI 54220 Madison College 6665 South Howell Ave Oakcreek WI 53154 Martha Chapter #66 Florence Falk 307 Martin Street Fort Atkinson WI 53538 Menominee Human Services P.O. Box 280 Keshena WI 54135 Menominee Indian Tribal Counsel P.O. Box 910 Keshena WI 54135 Michigan Association of 819 N Washington Ave Lansing MI 48906 Broadcasters Milwaukee Family Services 3200 W Highland Blvd Box 08434 Milwaukee WI 53208 Milwaukee Urban League 435 West North Ave Milwaukee WI 53212 Minority Department 1725 State St. 243 Graff Main Hall LaCrosse WI 54601 Missouri Broadcasters P.O. Box 104445 Jefferson City MO 65110 Polk County Job Center P.O. Box 278 Balsam Lake WI 54810 Magnum Communications Inc, WNNO/WBKY/WDLS WNFM/WRDB/WBDL WDDC/WPDR WRJN/WVTY/WBKV/WMBZ ​ ​ COMMUNITY OUTRACH PROGRAM: Year: 2014­2015 The following Minority groups were mailed this letter on April 9, 2015 Date: 4/19/2015 ORGANIZATION FIRST LAST ADDRESS CITY STATE Fox Valley Tech College Mary Bratz P.O. Box 2277 Appleton WI Gateway Technical College Robert Strifiling 3520 30th Ave Kenosha WI Jaycees Lori Dawson 1503 Grand Ave Neillsville WI Job Network/Affirm. Action 215 Martin Luther King JR Blvd #130 Madison WI Keller Grad School Janet Wrensch N14W23833 Stone Ridge Dr Ste 450 Waukesha WI Kiwanis 517 S 4th Street East Fort Atkinson WI Knights of Columbus Ken Murphy 21120 Meister Dr. Columbus WI Knights of Columbus 1111 East 2nd Street Neillsville WI Knight of Columbus #3396 P.O. Box 214 Fort Atkinson WI La Casa de Espernza Veronica Davis­Quiroz 410 Arcadian Ave Waukesha WI La Crosse Tribune Stephanie 401 N 3rd Street La Crosse WI Lakeland College­Careers Cathy Kuche 1135 South 70th Street Milwaukee WI Lakeshore Technical College Katherine McNellis 1290 North Ave Cleveland WI League of Women Voters Kate Miller 428 Sir Howard Circle Kohler WI League of Women Voters Melanie Ramey 122 State Street Suite 201A Madison WI Luther College Virginia Hanson 700 College Dr Decorah IA Madison College 3550 Anderson Street Rm 159AA Madison WI Madison Community Foundation 2 Science Court P.O Box 5010 Madison WI Madison Equal Opportunities 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #500 Madison WI Madison Public Schools 545 West dayton Street Madison WI Manitowoc Jaycees Lisa Schofield P.O. Box 1911 Manitowoc WI Manitowoc Lutheran High School 4045 Lancer Circle Manitowoc WI Marathon Cty Job Service Jill Buelow 364 Grand Ave Wausau WI Marshfield Christian Women's Nina Swanson 1028 Colonial Marshfield WI Club McBurney Disability Resource 1305 Linden Drive Madison WI Center Medical Assoc.
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