Employment Opportunities and E.E.O. Public File Report
ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT FOR: WBXQ(FM) WBRX(FM) WRTA(AM) WKMC(AM)
The purpose of this EEO Public File Report is to comply with Section
73.2080(c) (6) of the FCCÕs 2003 EEO Rule. This report has been prepared
on behalf of the Station Employment Unit that is comprised of the
Following Station(s): WBXQ(FM), Cresson, PA, WBRX(FM), Patton, PA, WRTA(AM) and WKMC(AM) Altoona PA,, and is required to be placed in the pubic inspection
files of these stations, and posted on their websites, if they have websites.
The information contained in this Report covers the time period beginning
March 21, 2007 to and including March 28, 2008.
The FCCÕs 2003 EEO Rule requires that this Report contain the following
information:
1. A list of all full-time vacancies filled by the Station(s)
comprising the Station Employment Unit 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 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 the
aggregate, to provide the required information. Please note that the
numbers listed on Appendix 2 under "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. A
person was deemed "interviewed" whether he or she was interviewed in
person, over the telephone or by e-mail.
Appendix 1
ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
COVERING THE PERIOD FROM 3/21/2007 TO 3/28/2008
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit:
WBXQ(FM),WBRX(FM), WRTA(AM)and WKMC(AM)
Section 1: Vacancy Information
Four (4)Full-time Positions Filled
One (1) By Job Title Recruitment Source of Hire
Three (3) by Referral
Total number of Interviewees from All Sources for This Position
1)One Air Talent , Referral - 4
2)Account Executive, Career Link ad Ð10 interviews
3)Account Executive, Referral Ð 1 interview
4)Account Executive, Referral Ð 1 interview
Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 16
Appendix 2
ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
COVERING THE PERIOD 3/21/2007 TO 3/28/2008
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit:
WBXQ(FM), WBRX(FM), WRTA(AM) and WKMC(AM)
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
Recruitment Source (Contact Name, Address, Telephone Number(s), Email
of Contact Person)Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided
During This Period, Any Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Used:
Blair County Career Link , On Line Registration, or Ken Rickard Ð All positions
3001 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16601, 940-6201,fax: 940-6236,
krickard@state.pa.us
2 Position advertised
19 applications referred
Computer Learning Network , Career Services, Cindy Barton,
2900 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA 16602, 944-5643
944-5309, cbarton@clntraining.edu
0 Positions advertised
GACTC , New Choices - New Options Ð Altoona,
Cathy Kauffman-Nearhoof, 1500 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602,
(814) 946-8562 Ext. 236
0 Positions advertised
Penn State, Altoona, Career Services Office, Rebecca Maguda
3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601, (814) 949-5059,
(814) 949-5805,
1 Positions Advertised
Appendix 3
ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
COVERING THE PERIOD FROM 3/21/2007 TO 3/28/2008
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit:
WBXQ(FM), WBRX(FM), WRTA(AM), WKMC(AM)
Section 3: Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific)
Recruitment Activities undertaken by:
WBXQ(FM), WBRX(FM), WRTA(AM), WKMC(AM)
The Penn State Altoona Career Fair is an opportunity for students to
speak with area businesses about internships and various careers. Diane Boslet,
The Station Manager, met and spoke with several interested students about many
different career choices and what training is needed to enter in the Broadcasting / Radio field and what was available in the communication field in this area.
There were several station tours conducted throughout the year. Each group
was led through the building by a station employee who told the group
about each department and what positions existed, and what kind of training
is needed for each position. The groups got to see the business departments, talk with several department heads, as well as the inner workings of an on-air position. Those touring the station also have the opportunity to ask our on-air personalities and the executives questions about broadcasting, communication and a radio career choice.
Groups who toured the station included:
Altoona Tiger Cub Scout Troop 25 & Patton Boy Scout Troop.
Diane Boslet, General Manager, every year, assisted a non-profit organization (Life Touch Ministries) in training and mentoring their marketing, sales dept. with employment and career search maintenance.
Diane Boslet, General Manager, attended a Radio Advertising Education
Program at the PCHS. She spoke to over 30 high school sophomores and juniors about radio advertising and how to make an impact with marketing and using Radio along with other media.
Ken Maguda, Operations Manager, was a guest speaker for Penn State Altoona
at a Public Relations class. Ken spoke to over 20 individual students
regarding job opportunities and the different responsibilities in radio.
The Penn State Altoona Business Internship Fair offered an opportunity to
meet with upper-level students in varying degree programs.
Adam (Baker) Erickson, PD and Rich Hamilton spoke with students
about our internship program and what a career in broadcasting is about.
This Internship Fair produced Four (4) students interested in an internship.
Diane Boslet, General Manager attended a PAB EEO Seminar, to further educate her
knowledge on Broadcasting requirements in EEO and other PAB seminars to help further educate her knowledge of her position held within the company
Report filed by:
Diane Boslet, GM - EEO Officer for Stations
WBXQ(FM), WBRX(FM), WRTA(AM) and WKMC(AM)
Contact Information
Telephone: 814-943-6112
Fax: 814-944-9782
Postal Address: 2513 - 6th Avenue, Altoona PA 16602
General Information: diane@wbxq.com
Local Sales:diane@wbxq.com
Webmaster: ken@wrta.com
Send mail to diane@wbxq.com with questions or comments