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EEO Public File Report


Following for the period beginning October 1, 2011 and ending
September 30, 2012 for licensee Meredith Communications, L.C.

This report covers the following employment units…

       Community of
Call Sign Facility ID Station Class  License  LMA(Y/N)
KSWI  79302  FM   Atlantic, IA  No
KSOM 63296  FM   Audubon, IA  No


A. Full Time Hires
The following is a list of full-time positions filled and recruitment sources used for each position:

Morning Announcer KSWI-FM  Filled: 4/25/2012
Referral Source     # Interviewees  Hired
Iowa Western Community College CB  3
Iowa Broadcast Association Website  1
AllAccess.com     1
Internal Applicant     1    Yes

B. Outreach Initiatives

Date:     March 22, 2012
Type of Activity:   Career Day - Harlan High School 
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    Frank Olmstead, Tom Robinson, Anna Hoegh, Mandy Billings
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Harlan Community Schools – Harlan, IA
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Frank, Tom and Anna and Mandy met with more than 100 high school students and spoke about careers in broadcasting.

Date:     April 28, 2012
Type of Activity:   Job Training
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    Tom Robinson
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Iowa Broadcast News Association – Coralville, IA
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Tom Robinson attended the annual conference of the Iowa Broadcast News Association.  He attended several breakout sessions designed enhance his management skills.

Date:     June 5, 2012
Type of Activity:   Training Program
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    William Saluk, Frank Olmstead
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Iowa Broadcasters Association – Des Moines, IA
Brief description of activity and station participation:
General Manager William Saluk and Program Director Frank Olmstead attended EEO training hosted by David Oxenford, attorney from Wilkinson Barker Knauer LP

Date:     June 28, 2012
Type of Activity:   Training Program
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    William Saluk, Anna Hoegh, Micki Stork, Rhonda Larsen, Shannon Gearheart
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Iowa Broadcasters Association
Brief description of activity and station participation:
General Manager William Saluk attended the annual management training and education sessions at the Annual Convention while Anna Hoegh, Micki Stork, Rhonda Larsen and Shannon Gearheart attended a sales training seminar designed to prepare them for future career advancement.

Date:     Ongoing
Type of Activity:   Internship Program
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    All Department Heads
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
This summer, KSOM and KSWI employed one college level intern which worked from May through July.  She obtained experience in sales, production and programming.  We also have three high school students who are employed on a part-time basis and learn the basics of EAS operation, meter readings, transmitter operation, news, public affairs and programming.

Date:     Spring 2012
Type of Activity:   Scholarship
Station(s) participating:   KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    William Saluk
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Meredith Communications sponsored a $1000 scholarship for graduating high school seniors who intend to major in radio broadcasting.  Applications for the scholarship were sent to 15 area high schools, advertised on-air and via the KSOM and KSWI websites. 

Date:     Ongoing
Type of Activity:   Training Program
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    All Account Executives and General Manager William Saluk
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
In the previous year we have utilized the P1 Selling Radio Training Program and are members in DDS Group 20 – a peer group of radio stations who focus on increasing sales through adequate sales training.   These programs are designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions.  General Manager William Saluk and all Account Executives are involved in this initiative.

Date:     Ongoing
Type of Activity:   Job Shadowing
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    All Department Heads
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Meredith Communications stations participate in local high school job shadowing programs.  A high school student will come to the station for 2-3 hours and “shadow” on air personalities and other staffers to get a glimpse of what careers in broadcasting entails.

E. Recruitment Sources Utilized
Business     Address     City   State Zip
American Institute of Business  2500 Fleur Drive     Des Moines  IA 50321
Augustana College    639 38th St.     Davenport  IA 61201
Black Hawk College   6600 34th Avenue    Moline   IL  61265
Briar Cliff University   3303 Rebecca     Sioux City   IA 51104
Broadcast Education Association  1771 N Street NW     Washington  DC 20036-289
Buena Vista University    610 W. Fourth St.    Storm Lake  IA 50588
Central College     812 University     Pella   IA 50219
Chicago State University   9501 South ML King Drive   Chicago  IL  60628
Clarke College    1550 Clarke Drive     Dubuque  IA 52001
Coe College     1220 1st Avenue NE   Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Columbia College    600 S. Michigan Avenue   Chicago   IL  60605
Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd.Bldg #1  Ankeny   IA 50021
Division of Person With Disabilities Lucas State Office Building  Des Moines  IA 50319
DMACC-Des Moines/Urban Campus  1100 7th St.      Des Moines  IA 50314
Drake University     2507 University Ave.   Des Moines  IA 50311
Grand View College    1200 Grandview Avenue    Des Moines   IA 50316
Grinnell College     1127 Park St.    Grinnell  IA 50112
Hawkeye Community College  1502 E. Orange Rd.    Waterloo  IA 50704-8015
IA Department of Human Rights  Lucas State Office Building  Des Moines  IA 50319
IA Division of the Status of African Americans  Lucas State Office Buildin  Des Moines  IA 50319
IA Division on the Status of Women Lucas State Office Building  Des Moines  IA 50319
Illinois State University   185 Student Services Building   Normal  IL  61790-2520
Iowa Central Community College  330 Avenue M    Fort Dodge  IA 50501
Iowa Division of Latino Affairs   Lucas State Office Building  Des Moines  IA 50319
Iowa Lake Community College  3200 Lakes Community College  Emmetsburg  IA 50536
Iowa State University   0570 Beardshear Hall   Ames   IA 5011-2047
Iowa Wesleyan College    601 N. Main St.     Mt. Pleasant   IA 52641
Iowa Western Community College 2700 College Road    Council Bluffs IA 51502
Iowa Workforce Development   1000 East Grand    Des Moines  IA 50390
Jackson State University    1400 John R. Lynch St.   Jackson   MS 39217-0280
Loras College    1450 Alta Vista St.    Dubuque  IA 52004
Luther College     700 College Dr.    Decorah   IA 52101
Martin L. King Center   515 Beach St.    Waterloo  IA 52001
Minorities in Broadcasting Training Pro P.O. Box 67132    Century City  CA 90067
Morningside College    1501 Morningside Ave   Sioux City   IA 51106
National Association of Black Journ 8707-A Adelphi Rd.    Adelphi  MD 20783-1716
National Association of Broadcasters 1771 N St. NW    Washington  DC 20036-2891
National Association of Hispanic Journ 529 14th St.  Suite 1000   Washington  DC 20045-2001
Northwestern College    208 8th St. NW    Orange City  IA 51041
Northwestern University   630 Lincoln St.    Evanston  IL  60208
S.W. Wisconsin Technical College 1800 Bronson    Fennimore  WI 53809
Scott Community College    500 Belmont Rd.    Bettendorf  IA 52722
Simpson College     701 N. C St.     Indianola  IA 50125
St. Ambrose University    518 W. Locust Street   Davenport  IA 52803
Truman State University    100 E. Normal     Kirksville   MO 63501
TV Jobs.com     P.O. Box 4116    Oceanside   CA 92052-4116
UNI-CUE     800 Sycamore St.    Waterloo  IA 50703
University of Dubuque    2000 University     Dubuque  IA 52001
University of Iowa    24 Phillips Hall    Iowa City   IA 52242
University of Missouri   130 Jesse Hall    Columbia   MO 65211
University of Northern Iowa  SSC #19     Cedar Falls   IA 50614-0384
University of Wisconsin, Platteville 1 University Plaza    Platteville  WI 53818-3099
Urban Dreams     1410 6th Ave    Des Moines  IA 50314
Wartburg College    100 Wartburg Blvd.    Waverly  IA 50677
William Penn University    201 Trueblood Ave.    Oskaloosa  IA 52577
Iowabroadcasters.com (Iowa Broadcast Association Site)
Allaccess.com
The Atlantic News Telegraph (www.swiowanewssource.com)
Atlantic High School
Harlan High School
Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce (www.atlanticiowa.com)
Southwestiowahelpwanted.com
www.965ksom.com and www.ks957online.com – Station Websites
On Air Commercials on KSOM-FM and KSWI-FM
 

 

 

EEO Public File Report


Following for the period beginning October 1, 2010 and ending
September 30, 2011 for licensee Meredith Communications, L.L.C.

This report covers the following employment units…

       Community of
Call Sign Facility ID Station Class  License  LMA(Y/N)
KSOM 63296  FM   Audubon, IA  No
KSWI  79302  FM   Atlantic, IA  No


A. Full Time Hires
The following is a list of full-time positions filled and recruitment sources used for each position:
There were no full-time hires made during this period.


B. Outreach Initiatives

Date:     November 18, 2010
Type of Activity:   Schuler Elementary – Atlantic Community Schools
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    Mandy Billings and Frank Olmstead
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Atlantic Community Schools
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Frank and Mandy met with more than 50 students in the 4th grade and spoke about careers in broadcasting.  The students assembled mock newscasts and they were critiqued.


Date:     February 17, 2011
Type of Activity:   Job Fair at Buena Vista University
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    William Saluk
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Buena Vista University – Storm Lake, IA
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Meredith Communications General Manager William Saluk spoke to 25 Job Fair participants about Careers in broadcasting and at Meredith Communications.  William was available to answer questions, accepted resumes and handed out business cards.


Date:     Ongoing
Type of Activity:   Training Program
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    All Account Executives and General Manager William Saluk
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
In the previous year we have utilized the P1 Selling Radio Training Program and are members in DDS Group 20 – a peer group of radio stations who focus on increasing sales through adequate sales training.   These programs are designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions.  General Manager William Saluk and all Account Executives are involved in this initiative.


Date:     June 30, 2011
Type of Activity:   Training Program
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    William Saluk
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Iowa Broadcasters Association
Brief description of activity and station participation:
General Manager William Saluk attended the annual meeting and training sessions of the Iowa Broadcasters Association. 


Date:     Ongoing
Type of Activity:   Internship Program
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    All Department Heads
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
This summer, KSOM and KSWI employed one college level intern which worked from May through July.  She obtained experience in sales, production and programming.  We also have three high school students who are employed on a part-time basis and learn the basics of EAS operation, meter readings, transmitter operation, news, public affairs and programming.


Date:     Spring 2011
Type of Activity:   Scholarship
Station(s) participating:   KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    William Saluk
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Meredith Communications sponsored a $1000 scholarship for graduating high school seniors who intend to major in radio broadcasting.  Applications for the scholarship were sent to 15 area high schools, advertised on-air and via the KSOM and KSWI websites. 


Date:     Ongoing
Type of Activity:   Job Shadowing
Station(s) participating:  KSOM-FM; KSWI-FM
Employees:    All Department Heads
Host/Sponsor of the Activity Meredith Communications
Brief description of activity and station participation:
Meredith Communications stations participate in local high school job shadowing programs.  A high school student will come in for 2-3 hours and “shadow” on air personalities and other staffers to get a glimpse of what careers in broadcasting entails.


E. Recruitment Sources Utilized
Business     Address Address   City  State Zip
AARP Foundation    4601 Southwest 9th Street Suite 1 Des Moines IA 50315-3913
Affirmative Action Register   8356 Olive Blvd    St. Louis MO 63132
American Indian Council   215 William Parker Jr. Way 2nd Floor Des Moines IA 50309
American Institute of Business  2500 Fleur Drive     Des Moines IA 50321
American Women in Radio & Television 8405 Greensboro Dr. Suite 800 McLean VA 22102
Augustana College     639 38th St.     Davenport IA 61201
Black Broadcasters Alliance   711 W.40th St. Suite 330  Baltimore MD 21211
Black Hawk College    6600 34th Avenue    Moline  IL  61265
Briar Cliff University    3303 Rebecca     Sioux City  IA 51104
Broadcast Education Association   1771 N Street NW     Washington DC 20036-289
Buena Vista University    610 W. Fourth St.    Storm Lake IA 50588
Central College     812 University     Pella  IA 50219
Chicago State University   9501 South ML King Drive   Chicago IL  60628
Clarke College    1550 Clarke Drive     Dubuque IA 52001
Coe College     1220 1st Avenue NE   Cedar RapidsIA 52402
Columbia College    600 S. Michigan Avenue   Chicago  IL  60605
Department of Veteran Affairs   7700 N W Beaver- Camp Dodge Johnston  IA 50131-1902
Des Moines Area Community College 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd.  Bldg #1 Ankeny  IA 50021
Division of Person With Disabilities Lucas State Office Building   Des Moines IA 50319
DMACC-Des Moines/Urban Campus  1100 7th St.      Des Moines IA 50314
Drake University     2507 University Ave.    Des Moines IA 50311
El Centro Latinamerica   221 E. 4th St. Suite 111   Waterloo IA 50703
Foundation for Minority Interests in Media 1299 Pennsylvania Ave   Washington DC 20004
Grand View College    1200 Grandview Avenue    Des Moines  IA 50316
Grinnell College     1127 Park St.    Grinnell IA 50112
Hamilton College    4655 121st St.    Urbandale  IA 50323
Hamilton College    2302 First St.     Cedar RapidsIA 50613
Hawkeye Community College  1502 E. Orange Rd.    Waterloo IA 50704-8015
IA Department of Human Rights  Lucas State Office Building   Des Moines IA 50319
IA Division of the Status of African Americans  Lucas State Office Building  Des Moines IA 50319
IA Division on the Status of Women Lucas State Office Building   Des Moines IA 50319
Illinois State University   185 Student Services Building   Normal IL  61790-2520
Iowa Central Community College  330 Avenue M    Fort Dodge IA 50501
Iowa Division of Latino Affairs   Lucas State Office Building   Des Moines IA 50319
Iowa Lake Community College  3200 Lakes Community College  Emmetsburg  IA 50536
Iowa State University   0570 Beardshear Hall   Ames IA 5011-2047
Iowa Wesleyan College    601 N. Main St.     Mt. Pleasant  IA 52641
Iowa Western Community College  2700 College Road    Council Bluffs IA 51502
Iowa Workforce Development   1000 East Grand    Des Moines IA 50390
Jackson State University    1400 John R. Lynch St.   Jackson  MS 39217-0280
KDPS-FM(Des Moines Public Schools) Central Campus 1800 Grand Ave  Des Moines  IA 50309
Loras College    1450 Alta Vista St.    Dubuque IA 52004
Luther College     700 College Dr.    Decorah  IA 52101
Martin L. King Center   515 Beach St.    Waterloo IA 52001
Minorities in Broadcasting Training Program P.O. Box 67132   Century City CA 90067
Morningside College    1501 Morningside Ave   Sioux City  IA 51106
NAACP     105 Vermont Ave. NW   Washington DC 2005
NAACP & Community Resource Center 1134 9th St. SE    Cedar RapidsIA 52401
National Association of Black Journalists 8707-A Adelphi Rd.    Adelphi MD 20783-1716
National Association of Broadcasters 1771 N St. NW    Washington DC 20036-2891
National Association of Hispanic Journalists 529 14th St.  Suite 1000  Washington DC 20045-2001
National Society of Black Engineers 1454 Duke St.    Alexandria  VA 22314
News Directions Professional Development 935 Pebblestone Court  Alpharetta GA 30004
Northwestern College    208 8th St. NW    Orange City IA 51041
Northwestern University   630 Lincoln St.    Evanston IL  60208
S.W. Wisconsin Technical College  1800 Bronson    Fennimore WI 53809
Scott Community College    500 Belmont Rd.    Bettendorf IA 52722
Simpson College     701 N. C St.     Indianola IA 50125
St. Ambrose University    518 W. Locust Street   Davenport IA 52803
Truman State University    100 E. Normal     Kirksville  MO 63501
TV Jobs.com     P.O. Box 4116    Oceanside  CA 92052-4116
UNI-CUE     800 Sycamore St.    Waterloo IA 50703
University of Dubuque    2000 University     Dubuque IA 52001
University of Iowa    24 Phillips Hall    Iowa City  IA 52242
University of Missouri   130 Jesse Hall    Columbia  MO 65211
University of Northern Iowa   SSC #19     Cedar Falls  IA 50614-0384
University of Wisconsin, Platteville   1 University Plaza    Platteville WI 53818-3099
Urban Dreams     1410 6th Ave     Des Moines IA 50314
Wartburg College    100 Wartburg Blvd.    Waverly IA 50677
William Penn University    201 Trueblood Ave.    Oskaloosa IA 52577
Iowabroadcasters.com
Allaccess.com
The Atlantic News Telegraph
Southwestiowahelpwanted.com
www.965ksom.com and www.ks957online.com – Station Websites
On Air Commercials on KSOM-FM and KSWI-FM

 







On Air Commercials on KSOM-FM and KSWI-FM