KOMU-TV
ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
The Purpose of this Annual EEO Public File 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 station: KOMU-TV, Columbia, MO and is required to be placed in the public inspection file of this station and on its web site. . The information contained in this Report covers the time period beginning October 1, 2016 to and including September 30, 2017 (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 Station 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 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 aggregate, to provide the required information. Please note that the numbers listed on Appendix 2 under the column entitled “Positions for Which This Source was Utilized” refer to the number of the full-time 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 or over the telephone. Appendix 1 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 1: Vacancy Information
Full-Time Position Filled By Job Title Total Interviewees Recruitment Source of Hire
1. Account Executive 5 Professional Referral
2. Media Production Associate 4 MU Employment Portal
3. Account Executive 4 Employee Referral
4. On Air Talent 1 KOMU-TV Student News Lab
Total # of people interviewed during applicable period 14
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Name Email Address Position Total for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
ACT Services Jessica [email protected] 220 Burlington 1-4 0 for Students Mahon Columbia, MO with 65202 Disabilities Boonville J. 736 Main St. 1-4 0 Schools Sponaugle [email protected] Boonville, MO 65233 Catholic Lorna Tran [email protected] 2207 W Main 1-4 0 Charities thru St. Jefferson Cath. Diocese City, MO of JC 65101 Columbia Brice [email protected] 1001 Rogers St 1-4 0 College James Columbia, MO Battle 65216 Columbia Ann [email protected] 1104 1-4 0 School District Landes Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65201 Columbia Vet Charlotte [email protected] 4040 Rangeline 1-4 0 Center Roth St, Columbia, MO 65202 Devry S. Wales [email protected] 11224 Holmes 1-4 0 Rd Kansas City, MO 64131 Florida State N/A [email protected] 600 W College 1-4 0 University Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306 Harris Stowe W. [email protected] 3026 Laclede 1-4 0 State McNeil Ave. University St. Louis, MO 63103 Jefferson City Sharon [email protected] 315 East 1-4 0 Public Schools Longan Dunklin Street Jefferson City, MO 65101
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Name Email Address Position Total for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
Job Point Brenda [email protected] 400 Wilkes 1-4 0 Overcamp Blvd Columbia, MO 65201 Job Point John Hubert [email protected] 400 Wilkes 1-4 0 Blvd Columbia, MO 65201 Linn State Glenda One 1-4 0 Technical Whitney [email protected] Technical Dr College Linn, MO 65051 Linn State N/A [email protected] One 1-4 0 Technical Technical Dr College Linn, MO 65051 Metro Dan Nichols [email protected] 1407 1-4 0 Business Southwest College Blvd Jefferson City, MO 65109 Missouri Lori [email protected] 3411B Knipp 1-4 0 Department of Zuroweste Drive Corrections Jefferson City, MO 65109 Missouri Jerry Brown [email protected] 301 High St. 1-4 0 Department of Jefferson Economic City, MO Development 65102
Missouri Donna donna.davis- 301 High St. 1-4 0 Department of Davis- [email protected] Jefferson Economic Vandergriffe City, MO Development 65102
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Name Email Address Position Total for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
Missouri Janet [email protected] 301 High St. 1-4 0 Department of Kinnett Jefferson City, Economic MO 65102 Development
Missouri Craig [email protected] 301 High St. 1-4 0 Department of Morton Jefferson City, Economic MO 65102 Development
Missouri Sharon [email protected] 301 High St. 1-4 0 Department of Schenewerk Jefferson City, Economic MO 65102 Development
Missouri Mike [email protected] 301 High St. 1-4 0 Division of Chittum Jefferson City, Vocational MO 65102 Rehabilitation Missouri Kelly Cook [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Circle Vocational Jefferson City, Rehabilitation MO 65109 Missouri Carol carol.gamm- 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Gamm- [email protected] Circle Vocational Smith Jefferson City, Rehabilitation MO 65109 Missouri Neil Harms [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Circle Vocational Jefferson City, Rehabilitation MO 65109
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Name Email Address Position Total for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
Missouri Barb [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Hoelzer Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109 Missouri Karen [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Klenke Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109 Missouri Janis [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Miller Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109 Missouri Karen [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Miller Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109
Missouri Roberta [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Rynning Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109 Missouri Cindy [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Watson Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109 Missouri Clarissa [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of White Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109 Missouri Karen [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Wilson Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109 Missouri Scott [email protected] 3024 Dupont 1-4 0 Division of Mantooth Circle Jefferson Vocational City, MO Rehabilitation 65109
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Name Email Address Position Total for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
Moberly Area N/A [email protected] 101 College St. 1-4 0 Community Moberly, MO College 65270
Northwest Tanya Riley [email protected] 800 University 1-4 0 Missouri State Drive Maryville, Career Services MO 64468
Services for Dane [email protected] 1401 Hathman 1-4 0 Independent Fuhrman Place Columbia, Living MO 65201
South East J. [email protected] 1 University 1-4 0 Missouri State Westbrook Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 St. Louis N/A [email protected] 300 S. Broadway 1-4 0 Community St. Louis, MO College 63102
St. Louis P. McFall [email protected] 300 S. Broadway 1-4 0 Community St. Louis, MO College 63102
State Fair Amy [email protected] 3201 W 16th St, 1-4 0 Community Schroeder Sedalia, MO College 65301
Stephens A. Roberts [email protected] 1200 E 1-4 0 College Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215
University of Teresa Long [email protected] Columbia, MO 1-4 11 Missouri - HRS 65211 University of Frances [email protected] Columbia, MO 1-4 0 Missouri – Fisher 65211 Procurement
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Email Address Position Total Name for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
University of Carol [email protected] Columbia, MO 1-4 0 Missouri Fleisher 65211 Veterans Center
Westminster Meg Meg.Langland@westminster- 501 1-4 0 Langlan mo.edu Westminster d Ave, Fulton, MO 65251 Whiteman Air Deborah 470 1-4 0 Force Base Kermick [email protected] Vandenberg l Ave, Whiteman Afb, MO 65305 NAB N/A [email protected] 1771 N Street 1-4 0 NW Washington, DC 20036 American N/A N/A 1760 Old 1-4 0 Women in Meadow Rd Radio & Suite 500 Television McLean, VA 22102-4306 RTDNA N/A N/A 4121 Plank Rd 1-4 0 Fredericksburg , VA 22314 Missouri Marc [email protected] P.O. Box 1-4 0 Broadcasters Gordon 104445 Assn. Jefferson City, MO 65110- 4445 Association for N/A N/A 3337 Duke 1-4 0 Women in St.Alexandria, Communication VA 22314 s
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Name Email Address Position Total for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
Emma Brown N/A N/A 1299 Pennsylvania 1-4 0 Foundation for Ave. NW. 9th Floor Minority Interests Washington, DC in Media 20004-2400
International N/A N/A 1625 K St. NW. Suite 1-4 0 Women’s Media 1275 Washington, DC Foundation 2006
National N/A N/A P.O. Box 3191 1-4 0 Association of Atlanta, GA 30302 Black College Broadcasters
National N/A N/A 8701-A Adelphi Rd 1-4 0 Association of Adelphi, MD 20783- Black Journalists 1716
National N/A N/A 1155 Connecticut Ave 1-4 0 Association. Of NW Suite 600 Black-Owned Washington, DC Broadcasters 20036
National N/A N/A 1000 National Press 1-4 0 Association of Building Washington, Hispanic DC 20045-2001 Journalists
National N/A N/A 7950 Jones Branch Dr. 1-4 0 Association of McLean, VA 22107 Minority Media Executives
National Lesbian N/A N/A 1420 K Street NW 1-4 0 and Gay Washington, DC Journalists 20005 Association
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Organization Full Name Email Address Position Total for which number of this source interviews was this utilized resource provided
Native American N/A N/A University of South 1-4 0 Journalists Dakota 414 Clark St. Association Vermillion, SD 57069 Native American N/A N/A P.O. Box 83111 1-4 0 Public Lincoln, NE 68501 Telecommunications
South Asian N/A N/A 2950 Broadway New 1-4 0 Journalists York, NY 10027 Association
Minorities in N/A N/A 1621 College St 1-4 0 Communication Columbia, SC 29208 Asian American N/A N/A 1182 Market St. 1-4 0 Journalist Suite 320 San Association Francisco, CA 94102
Black Culture N/A N/A 813 Virginia Ave 1-4 0 Center Columbia, MO 65211 CCNMA N/A N/A USC Annenberg 1-4 0 School of Journalism 727 W. 27th St. Los Angeles, CA 90089- 7725 Black Broadcasters N/A N/A 3474 Wm. Penn Hwy 1-4 0 Alliance Pittsburgh, PA 15235-5410 Professional Sean 3610 Buttonwood Dr. 1 1 Referral: Better Spence Columbia, MO Business Bureau Employee Referral 5550 Hwy 63 South 3 1 Columbia, MO 65201 KOMU-TV Student 5550 Hwy 63 South 4 1 Lab Columbia, MO 65201 *KOMU-TV has broadcast 2-4 times per month announcements soliciting organizations who wish to receive information about job openings at KOMU-TV. To date no organizations have responded.
Appendix 3 to
Annual EEO Public File Report
Covering the Period October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Station Comprising Station Employment Unit: KOMU-TV
Section 3: (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken by KOMU-TV
Scholarship Program
Each year, KOMU-TV, along with KBIA-FM, presents a scholarship to the outstanding minority student in the Broadcast News sequence in the Missouri School of Journalism. The student must have the qualities of energy, enthusiasm, accuracy, and a desire to excel in journalism. The student selected must also have at least one year of school remaining. A KOMU-TV News Department Representative and staff member from KBIA, made the selection which was awarded in September of 2017. This year the scholarship was awarded to a female minority student.
Internship Program
The KOMU-TV internship program exposes college students to the dynamic responsibilities of a television station. Interns work 5-10 hours a week learning basic station operations. During the 2017 Spring Semester one intern gained experience in KOMU-TV’s Promotion Department. During the 2017 Summer Semester one intern gained experience in KOMU-TV’s Creative Services Department.
Station Visits
KOMU-TV staff members regularly conduct station tours. Participants, which include students from local schools, members of local youth groups and members of other community organizations, are provided with opportunities to observe station operations and ask questions regarding station operations and opportunities in the broadcast industry. Educational requirements for various station positions are discussed with students. The station’s staff often assists local youth groups with information necessary to help them obtain merit badges. Date Organization Tour Notes:
10/12/16 Girl Scouts Staff gave a tour to a local Girl Scout troop. Attendees witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism.
10/13/16 Girl Scouts Staff gave a tour to a local Girl Scout troop. Attendees witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism.
11/14/16 Columbia Chamber of Staff gave a tour to Columbia Chamber of Commerce Junior Commerce Junior Leadership Class. Class witnessed station operations and Leadership Class learned more about careers in journalism. Class enjoyed a Q&A session with on-air staff.
11/30/16 University of Missouri Staff gave a tour to University of Missouri Media Sales Media Sales Class Class. Class witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in media sales.
12/7/17 Harrisburg High School Staff gave a tour to Harrisburg High School. Students witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism.
12/7/16 Our Lady of Snows Staff gave a tour to Our Lady of Snows School. Students School witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism.
2/6/17 Columbia Christian Kenton Gewecke gave a tour to Columbia Christian Academy Academy. Students witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism
3/2/17 Grant Elementary Kenton Gewecke gave a tour to Grant Elementary School. School Students witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism.
3/16/17 Family Worship Center Staff gave a tour to Family Worship Center Academy. Academy Students witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism.
4/18/17 General Public Tour Staff gave a group tour. Attendees witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in journalism
4/4/17 Columbia Chamber of Staff gave a tour to Columbia Chamber of Commerce Commerce Leadership Leadership Class. Class witnessed station operations and Class learned more about careers in journalism. Class enjoyed a Q&A session with on-air staff.
4/26/17 University of Missouri Staff gave a tour to University of Missouri Media Sales Media Sales Class Class. Class witnessed station operations and learned more about careers in media sales.
Career Day/Community Presentations
KOMU-TV staff members are often involved in local efforts for career education in Mid-Missouri. The station’s staff members regularly visit area schools where they speak about journalism and broadcasting and the opportunities within those industries. Staff members also make presentations to groups in our community, educating attendees about station operations and the broadcast industry.
Date Organization Notes:
10/13/16 Centralia Kiwanis Club Chris Gervino presented on sports journalism, his career as a broadcast journalist and the broadcast industry.
10/21/16 Eldon Middle School Tim Schmidt and Kenton Gewecke attended Eldon Middle School Job Fair. Both presented how education played a role in their career as meteorologists and their daily job responsibilities.
11/1/16 Shepard Blvd Tim Schmidt presented on weather forecasting, how science Elementary School plays a role and his career as a meteorologist.
11/14/16 Columbia Chamber of Jim Riek participated in a Q&A session with area high school Commerce Junior juniors about broadcast journalism. Leadership Class
11/15/16 Bartley Elementary Tim Schmidt presented on weather forecasting, how science School plays a role and his career as a meteorologist.
11/17/16 Centralia Intermediate Tim Schmidt presented on weather forecasting, how science School plays a role and his career as a meteorologist.
11/28/16 MU Media Sales Class General Sales Manager Tom Dugan guest lectured on media sales, station operations and sales as a career.
12/16/16 Hallsville Elementary Tori Stepanek presented on severe weather and her career as a School meteorologist.
1/26/17 McIntire Elementary Tim Schmidt presented on weather forecasting, how science School plays a role and his career as a meteorologist.
2/2/17 Beulah Ralph Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe Elementary School weather and his career as a meteorologist.
2/3/17 Grant Elementary Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe School weather and his career as a meteorologist.
2/9/17 Immaculate Conception Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe Elementary School weather and his career as a meteorologist.
2/15/17 St. Joseph’s Academy Megan Judy presented on journalism, her career as a broadcast journalist, education and the broadcast industry.
2/24/17 Shepard Elementary Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe weather and his career as a meteorologist.
Date Organization Notes:
3/2/17 Truman St. University Local Sales Manager Mark Hotchkiss performed mock interviews with students. In addition, he offered critiques coaching and best practices for presentation and appearance.
3/9/173/14/17 Harrisburg Elementary Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe MU Media Management weather and his career as a meteorologist Director of Audience Class Development guest lectured on television programming, 3/15/17 promotion and branding. MU Adult Day Care Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe weather and his career as a meteorologist.
3/16/17 Midway Heights Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe Elementary weather and his career as a meteorologist.
3/29/17 MU Journalism School Jim Riek presented on journalism, his career as a broadcast journalist, education and the broadcast industry to a visiting group of high school students.
4/6/17 Paxton Keeley Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe Elementary School weather and his career as a meteorologist.
4/24/17 MU Media Sales Class General Sales Manager Tom Dugan guest lectured on media sales, station operations and sales as a career.
5/9/17 Columbia Insurance Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe Group weather and his career as a meteorologist.
5/18/17 Gentry Middle School Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, severe weather and his career as a meteorologist.
5/30/17 Battle High School Megan Judy presented on journalism and the relationship between journalist public school districts.
6/27/17 Paxton Keeley Kenton Gewecke presented on weather forecasting, the solar Elementary School eclipse and his career as a meteorologist.
8/1/17 Green Meadows Tori Stepanek presented on weather forecasting, severe Preschool weather and his career as a meteorologist.
8/13/17 Alive & Christ Church Tim Schmidt presented on weather forecasting, the solar eclipse and best practices.
8/18/17 Hallsville Elementary Tori Stepanek presented on weather forecasting, the solar School eclipse and his career as a meteorologist.
Employee Training
KOMU-TV consistently cross trains part time employees specifically in our production department to encourage development and potential full time opportunities. KOMU-TV’s Production Department tends to promote from within due to this practice. Many part time production employees are students looking to develop skills and prepare themselves for employment after graduation.
KOMU-TV’s Director of Audience Development attended the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Executive Development Seminar July 16-20, 2017. The seminar included topics on leadership, emotional intelligence, managing and leading human capital, conflict management and productive interactions with employees.
KOMU-TV’s General Sales Manager and Local Sales Manager attended the National Association of Broadcasters’ Small Market Exchange September 14-16, 2017. The General Sales Manager attended a session that included topics of retention and motivating staff members. The convention also allowed both managers to network with other attendees on a wide range of topics affecting the broadcast industry.
In 2017, all full time employees of KOMU-TV were required to participate in Discrimination Prevention and Title IX training conducted by the University of Missouri. Each employee was required to complete an online compliance-training module. After completion of the training module, each employee had to complete a mastery test with a score of at least 80%.
Teaching/Mentoring
Four KOMU-TV News Anchors also serve as adjunct instructors at the Missouri School of Journalism. As instructors, they teach introductory and advanced reporting classes. Additionally, instructors offer students guidance, help develop their skills and serve as mentors.
Jim Riek, Advanced Sports Reporting Landon Burke, Broadcast News I Megan Judy, Broadcast News I
Student Lab
KOMU-TV’s newsroom is a teaching lab for the University of Missouri School Of Journalism. KOMU-TV’s existence and ownership by the University of Missouri is based upon the model of providing a real world experience to broadcast journalism students. Journalism students report, produce and anchor newscasts as part of their educational experience. Each semester more than 150 journalism students enhance their skills in the KOMU-TV newsroom. Graduates of the University of Missouri School Journalism are highly sought after job candidates due to their hands on experience and knowledge gained in the KOMU-TV Newsroom. KOMU-TV is the only commercially operated network affiliated television station where journalism students participate in the production of all news programs.