EEO Info for KMIT/KOOL 98
EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
Period Covered
December 1, 2008 thru December 2009
NO FULL TIME VACANCIES FILLED DURING THIS PERIOD
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Conducted job shadow programs with the Mt. Vernon and Emery High Schools.
Co-Sponsored local job fair with Mitchell Technical Institute in October. The event was attended
by sixteen area high schools. Information was presented concerning job opportunities in the
broadcast industry. Full time staff members of KMIT and KUQL were present throughout the day
to answer questions.
Maintained regular contact with Mitchell High School, Dakota Wesleyan University and Mitchell
Technical Institute, as well as Career Connections and SD Job Service concerning openings
for part-time employment.
CORRECTED
EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
Period Covered
December 1, 2007 thru December 1, 2008
Full time vacancies filled during this period.
Job Title: On Air Talent Afternoon
Date filled: October 17, 2008
Total number of interviews for position (8)
Interviews per referral source
Saga Communications (1)
Brown College (1)
Allaccess.com (6)
Successful Hire Source
Allaccess.com
Job Title: News Director
Date filled: May 5, 2008
Total number of interviews for position (3)
Interviews per referral source
Saga Communications (1)
Brown College (1)
Allaccess.com (1)
Successful Hire Source
Saga Communications
Job Title: Receptionist/Web Design
Date filled: May 12, 2008
Total number of interviews for position (4)
Interviews per referral source
Mitchell Technical Institute (2)
Dakota Wesleyan University (1)
Brown College (1)
Successful Hire Source
Mitchell Technical Institute
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Co-sponsored a local job fair in conjunction with Mitchell Technical Institute in
October. Job fair was attended by 15 area high schools. Employees staffed
a booth at the fair where students were informed about job opportunities. Full-time staff members were also available to discuss career opportunities.
Participated in the "World of Work" job internship program with Mitchell
High School. High School students interested in the broadcasting field
spend either two or three afternoons each week serving as interns.
High School counselors are Travis Carpernter and Tom Starr.
General Manger Tim Smith conducted a five-week business project with senior
students at DWU who are interested in broadcasting careers. Students conducted weekly interview and question and answer sessions for approximately two hours. Students then prepare senior papers for business class. Final presentations are made to instructor Dr. David Mitchell.
Maintained regular contact with Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell High, and
Mitchell Technical Institute in listing any part-time job opportunities.
Schools are encouraging students to visit the station and complete job
applications.
PERIOD COVERED
CORRECTED
December 1, 2006 thru December 1, 2007
Full time vacancies filled during this period
Job Title: Traffic Manager/KMIT-KUQL
Date Filled: May 20, 2007
Total number of interviews for position (5)
Interviews per referral source
Mitchell Technical Institute (1)
Career Connections (2)
KMIT-KUQL (2)
Successful Hire Source
Career Connections
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Co-sponsored a local job fair in conjunction with Mitchell Technical Institute in
October. Job fair was attended by 18 area high schools. Employees staffed
a booth at the fair where students were informed about job opportunities. Full-time staff members were also available to discuss career opportunities.
Participated in a summer internship program with the University of South Dakota.
Student Jeremy Wagner of Parkston, South Dakota spent ten weeks working at the stations in a variety of duties to prepare for a career in broadcasting.
Participated in the "World of Work" job internship program with Mitchell
High School from October thru April. High School student, Stephen Peschong, who is interested in the broadcasting field spend either two or three afternoons each week serving as an intern. High School counselors are Travis Carpenter and Tom Starr.
General Manger Tim Smith conducted an annual five-week business project with senior students at DWU who are interested in broadcasting careers. Students conducted weekly interview and question and answer sessions for approximately two hours. Students then prepare senior papers for business class. Final presentations are made to instructor Dr. David Mitchell.
Maintained regular contact with Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell High, and
Mitchell Technical Institute in listing any part-time job opportunities.
Schools are encouraging students to visit the station and complete job
applications.
PERIOD COVERED
December 1, 2005 thru December 1, 2006
Full time vacancies filled during this period
Job Title: Program Director/Morning Talent KUQL
Date Filled: August 15, 2005
Total number of Interviews for position (4)
Interviews per referral source
The Main Street Tattler (1)
Saga Communications Website (3)
PERIOD COVERED
December 1, 2003 thru December 1, 2005
Full time vacancies filled during this period
Job Title: Production Director/Air Talent KUQL
Date Filled: May 5, 2003
Total number of Interviews for position (3)
Interviews per referral source
AllAccess.com 1
Net DJ's.com 1
KMIT & KUQL 1
Job Title: Account Executive
Date Filled: June 2, 2003
Total number of Interviews for position (5)
Interviews per referral source
Mitchell Daily Republic 3
Career Connections 1
KMIT & KUQL 1
Job Title: Account Executive
Date Filled June 28, 2004
Total number of Interviews for position (8)
Interviews per referral source
Mitchell Daily Republic 4
Career Connections 1
One Stop Career Center 1
KMIT & KUQL 2
Recruitment/Referral Sources Used
Mitchell Daily Republic
120 S Lawler, Mitchell SD 605-996-5514
One Stop Career Center
1321 North Main St Mitchell SD 605-995-8060
Career Connections
1315 North Main St Mitchell SD 605-996-9891
Dakota Wesleyan University
1200 West University St Mitchell SD 605-995-2607
KMIT & KUQL Radio
501 S Ohlman Mitchell SD 605-996-9667
Sagacom.com Internet Source
AllAccess.com Internet Source
Net DJ's.com Internet Source
Main Street Tattler
4517 Minnetonka Blvd. #104
Minneapolis. MN 55416
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Co-sponsored a local job fair in conjunction with Mitchell Technical Institute.
Encouraged applicants for full and part-time positions. Full-time staff members
were available to discuss job openings and career opportunities.
Participated in the "World of Work" job internship program with Mitchell
High School. High School students interested in the broadcasting field
spend either two or three afternoons each week serving as interns.
High School counselors are Travis Carpernter and Tom Starr.
Seminar on Hiring and Interviewing Techniques, conducted by Dave Anderson
attended by GM Tim Smith, BM Lisa Youngstrom, and SM Nikki
Fredericksen.
General Manger Tim Smith conducted a five-week business project with senior
students at DWU who are interested in broadcasting careers. Students conducted
weekly interview and question and answer sessions for approximately two hours.
Students then prepare senior papers for business class. Final presentations are made
to instructor Dr. David Mitchell.
Yearly host of a tour of over 20 educators from Mitchell and surrounding
communities who participated in an "industry tour' over three days.
The group was given tours and information about job opportunities in the
broadcast field. Director of the program is Scott Fossum of Mitchell High
School.
Maintained regular contact with Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell High, and
Mitchell Technical Institute in listing any part-time job opportunities.
Schools are encouraging students to visit the station and complete job
applications.
More detailed information is available in the public inspection file
located at the main studios at 501 South Ohlman Street in Mitchell,
South Dakota.
