WWBT-TV
NBC12
EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
Period Covered June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012
Recruitment Sources Used For Full-Time Vacancies
Attachment A includes a list of recruitment sources, indicating name, address, contact person and telephone number of each. Sources with an asterisk (*) denote organizations that have requested notification of full-time job vacancies.
Full-Time Positions Filled; Recruitment Sources Used (#’s in parenthesis)
[With Hiree’s Recruitment Source In Brackets]
Position / Recruitment Resources / Hiring SourceSports Anchor/Reporter / (1-15,21,23,28,31,51-53,56,57 ) / [ 23 ]
Producer/Assignment Editor / (1-15,28,51,52,55,57) / [ 57 ]
General Sales Manager / (1-15,23,24,28,31,33,46,49-53,57,58) / [ 46 ]
Video Journalist / (1-15,23,28,51-53,55-57) / [ 23 ]
Sales Assistant / (1-15,28,47,51,52,55,57) / [ 47 ]
Director / (1-15,28,51,52,55,57) / [ 57 ]
Video Journalist / (1-15,21,23,28,31,51-53,57) / [ 23 ]
Reporter / (1-15,23,28,31,51-53,55,57) / [ 23 ]
New Media Content Director / (1-15,28,46,51,52,55,57) / [ 46 ]
Community Web Producer / (1-15,21,23,28,31,51,52,53,55,57) / [ 57 ]
Director / (1-15,21,23,28,31,51-53,57) / [ 57 ]
Research Director / (1-15, 23,28,31,33,45,51,52,53,55,57) / [ 45 ]
Regional Credit Manager / (1-15, 19,28,51,52,55,57) / [ 19 ]
Digital Sales Specialist / (1-15,23,28,31,33,45,51-53,55,57) / [ 45 ]
Total Interviewees for all Full-Time Positions: 20
Number of Referrals From Sources Used
(19) -3; (23) – 4; (45) – 4; (46) – 3; (47) - 2; (57) - 4
Supplemental Outreach Activities
See Attached
ATTACHMENT A
MASTER LIST OF RECRUITMENT SOURCES
LOCAL COMMUNITY SOURCES (including name of contact person, address and phone number)
1.* Hampton University, Mr. Andre Ledoux, Job Placement Coordinator, Career Center, Hampton, VA 23668, 757-727-5331
2.* Howard University, Mr. Kim Wells, Director, Career Services Office, 525 Bryant Street, N.W., Washington, D C 20059, 202-806-7513
3.* Norfolk State University, Mr. Nash D. Montgomery, Director Career Services, 2401 Corprew Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504, 757-823-8462, www.nsu.edu/careerservices
4* Virginia State University, Ms. Lisa Townes-Jackson, Career Counselor/Internship Coordinator, Career Planning & Placement, P. O. Box 9410, Petersburg, VA 23806, 804-524-5211
5.* NAACP – Richmond Branch, Ms. Frances Robinson, President, 1214 W. Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220, 804-644-9337
6* VCU – University Career Center, Ms. Kim Hanneman, M.Ed. N.C.C, Career Consultant, University Career Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, University Student Commons, Monroe Park Campus, 907 Floyd Avenue, Room 143, Richmond, VA 23284, , 804-827-0410
7* VCU School of Mass Communications, Student Services Coordinator, 901 W. Main Street, P. O. Box 842034, Richmond, VA 23284-2034, 804-827-3725
8.* Urban League of Greater Richmond, Mr. Thomas Victory, CEO, 1420 Hull Street, Building B3, Richmond, VA 23224, 804-230-8791
9.* Capital Area Training Consortium, Ms. Doris Batts, 5410 Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150, 804-226-1941
10* Virginia Union University, Ms. Mildred Maree Britt, Director of Career Services, 1500 Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220, http://vuu-csm.symplicity.com/employers, 804-257-5656
11* ITT Technical Institute, Ms. Margie Ratliffe, 300 Gateway Center Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235, 804-330-4992 x 1003,
12.* Richmond Free Press, Attn: Ms. Cynthia Downing, P. O. Box 27709, Richmond, VA 23261, 804-644-0496, Fax 804-643-7519
13.* Virginia Employment Commission, 703 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23218, 804-786-1485, www.vawc.virginia.gov
14* Virginia Association of Broadcasters, Ms. Amy Shaw, Director, Meeting & Convention Services, 600 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-977-3716, www.vabonline.com
15.* Randolph- Macon College, Cathy Rollman, Director, Career Services,P. O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005, 804-752-7270
16. Bridgewater College, Sherry P. Talbott, Box 35, Bridgewater, VA 22812, 540-828-5369,
17. Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism, Julie Hartenstein, 2950 Broadway, MC3800, New York, NY 10027, 212-854-9198,
ADVERTISING SOURCES (Trades, Newspapers, Associations or Websites)
18. Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association, Jamie Smith, Operations Manager, 550 W. Frontage Road, Suite 3600, Northfield, IL 60093, 847-716-7000, www.bcfm.com
19. Richmond Times Dispatch/Monster.com, Ms. Michelle Gillison, Classified Ads Department, 301 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219, 804-649-6052,
20. Television Weekly, Mr. Marc Abrams, Classified Advertising Manager, Classified Department, 740 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611, 323-370-2415, Fax 323-658-6174,
21. Medialine, Mr. Mark Shilstone, Box 51909, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, 800-237-8073, www.medialine.com
22. RTNDA, Job Information Service: www.rtnda.org, Nicole Newsome, Awards & Products Manager, 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006-2828, 202-467-5208,
23. TV Jobs.com Website: www.TVJobs.com, Mark Holloway, Broadcast Employment Services, ,
24. Television Bureau of Advertising, Ms. Arlene Fong, 3 East 54th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022, 212-891-2214,
25. B Roll Online Website: b-roll.net, Kevin Johnson, 227 6th Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002, 757-535-4459,
26. National Press Photographers Association Job Information Bank Website: www.nppa.org, Linda D. Epstein, Region 3 JIB Director, Knight Rider/Tribune Photo Service, , ,
27. Society of Broadcast Engineers: Scott Jones, 9247 North Meridian Street, Suite 305, Indianapolis, IN 46260, 317-253-1640,
28. Raycom Media Website: www.raycommedia.com - www.nbc12.com
29. WWBT On-Air Advertisement – 5710 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225, 804-230-2720.
30. National Associate of Broadcasters, Karen L. Hunter, 1771 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2891, 202-429-5498,
31. Mediabizjobs.com, John Stipe, 323-496-7391
32. AdWeek Magazines (AdWeek, Brandweek & Mediaweek) Liz Reich, Classified Sales Manager, 770 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10003, 646-654-5310,
33. Spots.n.dots Website: Emily McKay, 800-978-7635, , www.spotsndots.com, 607-729-7295
34. TV Marketing Weekly, Richard Sullivan, President (the t.v.guru), 2063 Larchmont Road, Fairlawn, Ohio 44313, 330-990-4774,
35. American Marketing Association: www.AMA.jobcontrolcenter.com/hr ;
36. Raleigh News & Observer, Classifieds, 215 South McDowell Street, P. O. Box 191, Raleigh, NC 27602, 919-829-8970, FAX 919-829-4826
37. Roanoke Times, Liz Mitchell, 201 W. Campbell Avenue, P. O. Box 2491, Roanoke, VA 24010-2491, 540-981-3108, FAX 540-777-6830,
38. ECPI Technical College, Mr. Joseph Lowe, 800 Moorefield Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23226, 804-330-5533
39. Journalismnext.com, Eric Wee, 703-629-0178,
40. CharlottesvilleHelpWanted.com, RegionalHelpWanted.com, Eric P. Straus, President & CEO, 800-365-8630,
41. Monster.com website: www.monster.com , 800-MONSTER,
42. 602 Communications, Graeme Newell, 6839 Charter Hills Road, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-543-1426, FAX 704-540-9336,
43. The Virginian-Pilot, Classifieds, 150 W. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23462, 757-222-3128, FAX 757-446-2130
44. Variety.Careers.com, Evan Porter, Telesales, Broadcasting & Cable, 5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-965-2493
45. Raycom Employee
46. Unsolicited Job Inquiry
47. Non-Employee Referral
48. www.sportscastingjobs.com
49. TV NewsCheck.com, Steve Stoltz, Director-Advertising Sales, 212-901-9495,
50. South Carolina Broadcasters Association, One Harbison Way, Suite 112, Columbia, SC 29212, Karen Nettles, 803-732-1186, Fax 803-732-4085, www.scba.net
51. National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Virginia Galindo, 100 National Press Building, S24, 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045, 202-662-7145
52. Asian American Journalist Association, Mr. Albert Lee, 1182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-346-2051
53. Television Business Report, www.TVBR.com, Jim Carnegie, P. O. Box 6633, Woodbridge, VA 22195, 813-909-2916
54. Strayer University, William Randolph, LRC Manager, 2820 Waterford Lake Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23112, 804-763-6300
55. Native American Journalist Association, Jeff Harjo, University of Oklahoma Gaylord College, 395 W. Lindsey, Norman, OK 73019-4201, 405-325-9008, .
56. Collective Talent, Mr. Michael Billie, 1721 Richardson Place, Tampa, FL 33606, 813-549-6695, www.collectivetalent.com, .
57. Internal Job Posting/Current Employee
58. North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, Elizabeth Parker, Director of communications/Special Projects, P. O. Box 627, Raleigh, NC 27602, 919-821-7300, Fax 919-839-0304, .
59. University of North Carolina Wilmington, Career Center, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403-5924, 910-962-3174, , www.uncw.edu/career
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012
Describe Nature of Initiative:
List each upper level category job opening in a job bank or newsletter of media trade groups whose membership includes substantial participation of women and minorities.Describe Scope of Broadcasters’ Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):
During the reporting period, the station provided notice of all full-time vacancies to the Virginia Association of Broadcasters, the National Association of Hispanic Journalist, the Asian American Journalist Association, and the Richmond Free Press, all of which include substantial participation by women and minorities.Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:
HR DirectorDESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): See Below
Describe Nature of Initiative:
Internship ProgramDescribe Scope of Broadcasters’ Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):
June 6, 2011 – July 29, 2011 - Virginia Association of Broadcasters Summer Internship Program –2 college students participated in an 8 week structured internship program in our News Department. This program offers undergraduate training in broadcasting related programs to college juniors and seniors.January 16, 2012 - February 17, 2012 - WWBT had a story on our website, www.nbc12.com, that describes the Virginia Association of Broadcasters’ 2012 Summer Internship program. There was also a link to the VAB’s website, www.vabonline.com, where more information could be found about this program and other resources through the VAB.
Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:
Human Resources Director, Senior Administrative Supervisor/News & Community Affairs and various members of the News Department.DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): See below
Describe Nature of Initiative:
Participate in events sponsored by educational institutions relating to career broadcast opportunities.Describe Scope of Broadcasters’ Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):
June 1 – June 3, 2011 – WWBT Commercial Production hosted a senior from Collegiate High School for a week during her Senior Project which is a requirement for graduation. Her project was focused on Communications and she spent the week observing in Commercial Projection. Station Personnel involved – Creative Services Manger and other members of the department.October 20, 2011 – WWBT Senior Manager spoke to a Government class at John Marshall High School on behalf of Junior Achievement of Central Virginia’s “Empowered Through Ethics” program. This program was about the importance of ethics in business. Discussed how ethics plays a part in managing a news station and conducting business. Station Personnel involved – Vice President & General Manager.
April 4, 2012 – WWBT’s General Sales Manager attended the Junior Achievement Dream Job Speaker Series on Careers in Media & Communications. The purpose of this program is to bring role models from the community into the classroom to deliver educational programs geared towards Junior High and High School students. Station Personnel involved – General Sales Manager.
April 26, 2012 – WWBT participated in Virginia State University’s 7th Annual Mass Media Day Leadership Symposium. WWBT’s Vice President & General Manager served as a guest panelist discussing careers in broadcasting, preparing for interviews and self development. Station Personnel involved – Vice President & General Manager.
Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:
See above.DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012
Describe Nature of Initiative:
Participation in job banks, internet recruitment programs or other programs designed to promote outreach generally (that is, that are not primarily directed to providing notification of specific job vacancies)Describe Scope of Broadcasters’ Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):
WWBT announces on-air, on a periodic basis, that the station will send all open full-time position posting to any qualified minority agency upon request.Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:
HR DirectorDESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): See below
Describe Nature of Initiative:
Participate in career events sponsored by educations institutions relating to career broadcast opportunities.Describe Scope of Broadcasters’ Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):
October 5, 2011 – Virginia Commonwealth University Career Fair. Attended career fair and worked at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters booth promoted this organization as well as WWBT. Spoke to students about careers in broadcasting as well as the VAB and their internship program, job bank where students can list their resumes as well as see open jobs posted by members of the VAB. Station Personnel involved - Human Resources Director.October 6, 2011 – Virginia State University Career Fair. Attended career fair and worked at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters booth promoted this organization as well as WWBT. Spoke to students about careers in broadcasting as well as the VAB and their internship program, job bank where students can list their resumes as well as see open jobs posted by members of the VAB. Station Personnel involved - Human Resources Director.
May 16, 2012 – ITT Technical Institute 2012 Spring Career Fair. Attended career fair and spoke to students about careers in broadcasting. Also gave out information about the Virginia Association of Broadcasters information about careers in broadcasting and the services offered thru the VAB’s on-line job bank and internship program. Station Personnel involved – Human Resources Director.
Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:
See above.DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES
Date(s) of Initiative Event(s): August 30, 2011 – November 22, 2011
Describe Nature of Initiative:
Participate in broadcast career scholarship programs for students.Describe Scope of Broadcasters’ Participation (including names of any other sponsoring or participating organizations):
Raycom New Media Scholarship Student/Intern – One student from Virginia Commonwealth University was the recipient of a $2000 scholarship and a 12 week internship with WWBT. This opportunity was provided by Raycom Media to give a deserving, multi-media journalism student hands-on experience with all aspects of modern news production, primarily focused on writing, producing and posting material to the website and mobile products.Names of Station Personnel involved in Initiative:
Human Resources Director and Director of New Media