2012 ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
Bicoastal Media Licenses V, LLC
WillametteValleyEmployment Unit
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Station(s): |
KODZ(FM), Eugene, OR KPNW(AM), Eugene, OR KDUK-FM, Florence, OR KFLY(FM), Corvallis, OR KEJO(AM), Corvallis, OR KLOO(AM), Corvallis, OR KLOO-FM, Corvallis, OR KRKT-FM, Albany, OR KTHH(AM), Albany, OR |
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Community(ies) of License: |
Albany, OR Corvallis, OR Eugene, OR Florence, OR |
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Reporting Period: |
9/21/2011 – 9/20/2012 |
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No. of Full-time Employees: |
More than 10 |
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Small Market Exemption: |
No |
During the Reporting Period, a total of three (3) full time positions were filled. The information required by FCC Rule 73.2080(c)(6) is provided in the charts that follow.
INITIATIVES
The employment unit engaged in the following broad outreach initiatives in accordance with various elements of FCC Rule 73.2080(c)(2):
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Participated in at least 4 job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsibility in making hiring decisions. |
12/13/11 – Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Youth Job Fair at Linn Benton Community College – Market Manager participated in the event as an interviewer to assess and counsel high school students on their resume building and interview skills. 10/26/11, 2/22/12& 4/25/12 – Oregon State University Winter Career Fairs. Market Manager attended three (3) career fair events. Discussions about various broadcast positions were had with participants.
4/12/12– Linn Benton Community College Career Fair. Sales Manager and Promotions and Marketing Director represented Bicoastal Media by attending the event. Discussions about various broadcast positions were had with participants.
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Co-sponsored at least one job fair with organizations in the business and professional community whose membership includes substantial participation by women and minorities. |
Bicoastal Media Willamette Valley llc co-sponsored the Lane Community College Career Fair on 4/18/12 in conjunction with the Eugene Area Radio Stations organization. Market Manager and Sales Manager represented Bicoastal Media with a booth at the event. Discussions about various broadcast positions were had with participants.
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Established an internship program designed to assist members of the community to acquire skills needed for broadcast employment. |
Our station group has an on-going internship program dedicated to developing talent and interest in the broadcast industry while providing students with practical work experience. During the reporting period we have had seven (7) student interns participating in our program during the reporting period. Progress and performance reports are submitted to each school on behalf of each intern.
Intern #1 School: OSU 11/7/11 - 2/15/12 Avg. 3 hours per week 46 hours total
Intern #2 School: LBCC 1/10/12 - 3/14/12 Avg. 6 hours per week 61 hours total
Intern #3 School: OSU 6/19/12 - 9/13/12 Avg. 7 hours per week 90 hours total
Intern #4 School: OSU 6/26/12 - 9/5/12 Avg. 4 hours per week 78 hours total
Intern #5 School: UO 6/26/12 – 8/30/12 Avg. 9 hours per week 90 hours total
Intern #7 School: UO 7/13/12 – 8/30/12 Avg. 9 hours per week 63 hours total
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Participated in job banks, internet programs, and other programs designed to promote outreach generally (i.e., that are not primarily directed to providing notification of specific job vacancies). |
The stations engage in outreach to their audience through Facebook, Twitter and their respective station websites. |
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Participated in scholarship programs designed to assist students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. |
Bicoastal Media Market Manager and Sales Manager both serve on the Board of Directors for the Eugene Area Radio Stations (EARS) organization, which grants annual broadcast scholarships. Each year listeners from all area radio stations are invited to submit an application along with an essay describing why they want the scholarship. Applications are also distributed through Lane Community College, Linn Benton Community College, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon and all area high schools through their respective career counseling departments. All applicants are reviewed and winners are selected by the EARS board of directors. Two (2) $3000 scholarships are awarded each year. |
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Established training programs designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions. |
Sandler Sales Training * Trainer: Paula Creekmore In-Market for 90 minute sessions. The sales staff participated in regular and on-going sessions during the reporting period. 1 times in 2011 reporting period and 1 time in the 2012 reporting period. These training sessions focus on the Sandler Sales System and are designed to improve sales skills. Sessions address different aspects of the sales process and are inclusive of all skill and experience levels.
Arbitron Training * Trainer Cynthia Gilmore In-Market 8/30/12 for a 90 minute session.
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Established a mentoring program for station personnel. |
The Market Manager implements the mentoring program. He works directly with all employees on a regular and ongoing basis making a special point to select employees who express and demonstrate a desire to elevate to higher level positions in the company. Coaching and counseling on management skills that include conflict resolution, personnel and project management and interpersonal relationship skills allowing each person on the team to grow to his or her fullest potential. |
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Participated in at least 4 events or programs sponsored by educational institutions relating to career opportunities in broadcasting. |
10/26/11, 2/22/12& 4/25/12 – Oregon State University Winter Career Fairs. 4/12/12– Linn Benton Community College Career Fair.
4/18/12 - Lane Community College Career Fair. |
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Provided assistance to unaffiliated non-profit entities in maintaining web sites that provide counseling on the process of searching for broadcast employment and/or other career development assistance pertinent to broadcasting |
Our Market Manager is the webmaster for the Eugene Area Radio stations organization. The web site includes employment opportunities and resources for broadcast employment and scholarships. |
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Provided training to management level personnel on methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and prevent discrimination. |
All management level personnel participated in mandatory harassment and discrimination training during ht e reporting period. The training was done online through an organization called: Law Room – Inspired Employer Solutions. The training was issued on 7/9/12 and was to be completed by 7/29/12. All management level personnel in the Willamette Valley Employmrent Unit successfully completed the course. |
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LIST OF POSITIONS FILLED
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Date of Hire |
Job Title |
Recruitment Source Referring Hiree |
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03/05/2012 |
Account Executive – Eugene |
Referral / Word of Mouth |
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07/02/2012 |
Admin Assistant - Eugene |
Temp Agency – Personnel Source |
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INTERVIEWEE REFERRAL SOURCE SUMMARY
Total Number of Persons Interviewed during the Reporting Period: 04
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Recruitment Sources Used in Preceding Year |
Number of Persons Interviewed that the Source Referred |
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OregonAssociation of Broadcasters |
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LaneCommunity College |
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University of OregonCareerCenter |
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OregonStateUniversityCareerCenter |
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LinnBentonCommunity College |
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Cottage GroveFamilyCenter |
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McKenzieCenter |
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Centro Latino Americano |
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Eugene Springfield Asian Council |
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Black Student Union |
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Mt.HoodCommunity College |
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NAACP |
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Affirmative Action, Universityof Oregon |
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Asian Pacific Student Union, Universityof Oregon |
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Black Student Union, Universityof Oregon |
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Chinese Student Association, Universityof Oregon |
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Native American Student Union, Universityof Oregon |
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Personnel Source |
1 |
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Allaccess.com |
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On-Air Announcements |
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Insideradio.com, 365 Union St, Littleton, NH03561, 603-444-5720 |
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Current FT& PT Employee’s |
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Referral / Word of Mouth |
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Bicoastal Media Corporate website (www.bicoastalmedia.com) |
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Eugene Register Guard |
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Craigslist.org |
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RECRUITING SOURCES USED
The following sources were notified about all full-time openings filled during the reporting period.
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Referral Source |
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Address of Source |
Contact Person at Source |
Tel. No. and E-Mail Address of Source |
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OregonAssociation of Broadcasters |
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7150 SW Hampton St Ste 214Portland, OR97223 |
Bill Johnstone |
503-443-2299 |
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LaneCommunity College |
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4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR97405 |
Lori Kramer |
541-463-5859 |
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University of OregonCareerCenter |
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PO Box3257 Eugene, OR97403 |
Pat Ferris |
541-346-3214 |
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OregonStateUniversityCareerCenter |
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8 Kerr Admin Building Corvallis, OR97331-2127 |
Lynn Allen |
541-737-9056 |
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LinnBentonCommunity College |
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6500 Pacific Blvd Albany, OR97321 |
Carla Raymond |
541-917-4788 |
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Cottage GroveFamilyCenter |
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305 Coop Court Cottage Grove, OR97424 |
Barbara Dewey |
541-942-8214 |
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McKenzieCenter |
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2885 Chad Dr Eugene, OR97408 |
Jill Parrish |
541-686-7878 |
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Centro Latino Americano |
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944 West 5th Ave Eugene, OR97402 |
Alberto Urquilla |
541-687-2667 |
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Black Student Union Lane CC |
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4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR97405 |
Ruby Lewis |
541-463-5043 |
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Women's Center Lane CC |
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4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR97405 |
Jill Bradley |
541-463-5353 |
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Mt.HoodCommunity College |
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26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR97030 |
John Rice |
503-491-7635 |
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NAACP |
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PO Box11484 Eugene, OR97440 |
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541-431-1119 |
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Affirmative Action Universityof Oregon |
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474 OregonHall Eugene, OR97403 |
Kathy Cannon |
541-346-3123 |
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Asian/Pacific Am S.U Universityof Oregon |
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EMU Suite29 Eugene, OR97403 |
Becky Leung |
541-346-4342 |
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Black Student Union Universityof Oregon |
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EMU Suite25 Eugene, OR97403 |
Dominique Beaumonte |
541-346-4379 |
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Chinese Student Assoc Universityof Oregon |
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EMU Suite5 Eugene, OR97403 |
Frank Tsai |
541-346-4322 |
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Native American SU Universityof Oregon |
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EMU Suite26 Eugene, OR97403 |
Melissa Swartz |
541-346-3723 |
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Allaccess.com |
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Submit online |
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Personnel Source |
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555 Lincoln St Eugene, OR97401 |
Rebecca Hill |
541-342-5310 |
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Bicoastalmedia.com |
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1500 Valley River Drive, Ste #350, Eugene, OR97401 |
HR Manager |
541-284-3647 |
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InsideRadio.com |
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365 Union Street Littleton, NH 03561 |
Submit Online |
603-444-5720 |
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On-Air Announcements |
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Bicoastal Media Stations |
In-House |
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Referrals / Word of Mouth |
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In-House |
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Eugene Register Guard |
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PO Box10188 Eugene, OR97440-2188 |
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541-342-1212 special.registerguard.com/jobs |
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Craigslist.org |
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Submit Online |
n/a |
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*Indicate “Y” (yes) or “N” (no) if the organization requested that the station provide it with notice of all job vacancies.
