This EEO Public File Report is filed in compliance with Section 73.2080(c)(6) of the FCC’s 2002 EEO Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit that is comprised of Station(s) KOZZ, KDOT, KUUB, KPLY, KHIT___________________________.
Lotus Radio Corp, an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies, and to ensure equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
The Recruitment Sources are identified by number and listed (with contact information) in the following pages.
Full-Time Vacancies Filled During Reporting Period __June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013 ______
| Full-Time Position | Recruitment Sources Used | Recruitment Source for Successful Applicant | Total No. Interviewed from All Sources |
| ACCOUNT EXEC | 1-24,26-33 | 29 | 14 |
| ACCOUNT EXEC | 1-24,26-33 | 28 | Hired same time as above |
| ACCOUNT EXEC | 1-24,26-33 | 27 | Hired same time as above |
| PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR | 1-33 | 28 | 11 |
| ACCOUNT EXEC | 1-24,26-33 | 32 | 4 |
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT MEASURES:
In addition to direct job vacancy announcements and hiring procedures, we complied with the initiative outlined in the 2002 EEO Rule Sec. 73.2080(c)( 2) regarding supplemental recruitment activity. For this reporting period we participated in or conducted the following:
| Activity/Description | Date | Staff Participant(s) | Sponsor / Initiator |
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Menu Option #14 – Provision of training to management level personnel as to methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing discrimination. – The Lotus Annual Corporate Meeting was held November 11 and 12 at the Casino Del Sol Hotel located in Tucson, Arizona. Attendees included Lotus Corporate Executives: President, Senior Vice President, Vice Presidents, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Chief Engineer, and General Managers and Sales Managers of all Lotus Radio properties. Items of discussion included the anti-discrimination policy, the continued use of the FCC Outreach Program and inquiries into how to be more effective in the use of the recruitment list which includes women and minority organizations, educational institutions, public and private employment agencies, employee referrals, use of “on air” job notifications, bulletin board, walk in’s. In addition the all-important “menu options” were stressed in respect to job fairs, career days, interns, scholarships, training programs, etc. |
November 11-12, 2012 |
All Lotus Corp. Management | Lotus Radio Corp. |
| Menu Option #14 – Provision of training to management level personnel as to methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing discrimination. Dennis L Maginot, Compliance Investigator II, & Lila Vizcarra, Supervisory Compliance Investigator for the Nevada Equal Rights Commission a Division of the Nevada Dept of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) conducted a seminar on the subject of sexual harassment, workplace discrimination & diversity as it relates to hiring as well as in the workplace. | Dec 13, 2012 | Lotus Radio Corp Mgmt | Lotus Radio Corp./NV Equal Rights Commission for the NV Dept of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation |
| Menu Option #5 – Establishment of an internship program designed to assist members of the community to acquire the skills needed for broadcast employment. Currently, Lotus has one intern, from the University of NV Reno, Reynolds School of Journalism, earning 3 academic credits for working a minimum of 150 hours. | Jan 28, 2013 – May 9, 2013 | Lotus Radio Corp. contracted with Univ of NV Reynolds School of Journalism student to provide an internship for school credits. |
Lotus Radio Corp./ Univ of NV Reynolds School of Journalism |
| Menu Option #6 – Participate 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); When we have any open positions, they are listed on the Nevada Broadcasters Association internet site which promotes outreach generally plus serves as an important information resource for Nevada’s Radio and Television broadcast stations, addressing questions and concerns. They also respond to questions and concerns from the public, providing a better understanding of the role that broadcasters play in their communities and in their interest. | June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013 | Tammy Jo Baxter/EEO | Lotus Radio Corp |
| Menu Option #7 - Participation in scholarship programs designed to assist students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting - Lotus Radio Corp partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charity Scholarship Program to give $1,000 towards a broadcast scholarship to be given to students studying broadcasting in college. The Ronald McDonald House Charity Scholarship program reaches out to youths of all ethnicities and backgrounds. | Oct 25, 2012 – May 3, 2013 | Lotus Radio Corp Management / RMHC scholarship Board. | Lotus Radio Corp./ RMHC |
| Menu Option #8 – Establishment of training programs designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions. – Lotus Radio Corp offered training programs to all employees interested in cross-training in different departments. Part-time employees especially have the chance to learn new skills. Employees hired as remote techs have the opportunity to become board ops, air-talent and possibly move to the administration side of the industry. In the current year, we had one employee move from PT air talent to FT mid-day KDOT air talent, & another employee moved from PT air talent to FT Production Director. We also have two board ops being trained as receptionist. | June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013 | All Lotus Corp. Management and Employees | Lotus Radio Corp. |
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#9 – Establishment of a mentoring program for station personnel – All new employees are offered a mentor to help them through the learning/training process. New Account Executives have the entire sales staff as their mentors. They also are introduced to the other departments by spending a day with the departments and learning about the broadcast industry as a whole. In the current year, we had four new Account Executives go through this process. |
June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013 | Lotus Radio Corp. Management and employees. | Lotus Radio Corp. |
* Designates an entity requesting notification.
| # Source | Recruitment Source: Name, Address, Contact Person, Telephone Number | Total Number Interviewees Provided by Source During Period | Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized |
| 1 |
Reno Sparks Indian Colony 98 Colony Road Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Jessica O’Daye Phone: 785-1303 Fax: 329-8710 Email: Jodaye@RSIC.org |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 2 |
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation 4001 S. Virginia Ste H Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Linda Williams Phone: 834-1970 Fax: 834-1983, 834-1984 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 3 |
Nevada Urban Indians 1475 Terminal Way Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Mike Green Phone: 788-7600 Fax: 788-7611 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 4 |
Truckee Meadows Community College Job Placement 7000 Meadows Community Blvd Reno, NV 89512 Contact: Career Center Phone: 673-7063 Fax: 673-7268 Email: tmcc.edu/careercenter |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 5 |
Veterans Employment 1929 S Carson St Carson City, NV 89701 Contact: Resource Center Phone: 684-0400 Fax: 684-0469, 834-1983 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 6 |
Nevada Women’s Fund 770 Smithridge Drive #300 Reno, NV 89512 Contact: Isabelle Rodriguez Wilson Phone: 786-2335 Fax: 786-8152 Email: isabelle@nevadawomensfund.org |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 7 |
Career College of Northern NV 1421 Pullman Dr Sparks, NV 89434 Contact: Rita Williams Phone: 856-2266 Fax: 856-0935 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 8 |
NAACP PO Box 7757 Reno, NV 89510 Contact: Lonnie Feemster Phone: 322-2992 Email: lonnielfeemster@netscape.net |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 9 |
*Intertribal Council of NV 680 Greenbrae Dr Ste 265 Sparks, NV 89431 Contact: Risa Stearns Phone: 355-0600 Fax: 355-0648 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 10 |
Nevada Hispanic Services 1711 N Roop St Carson City, NV 89701 Contact: Jon Children Phone: 885-1055 Fax: 885-7039, 885-6980 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 11 |
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 1479 S. Wells Ste 15 Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Maury Centeno Phone: 786-4100 Fax: 358-1992 Email: maury.centeno@usbank.com |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 12 |
*Sierra Nevada Job Corp 14175 Mt Charleston Reno, NV 89506 Contact: Jill Schaefer Phone: 789-0829 Fax: 789-1078 Email: schaefer.jill@jobcorps.org |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 13 |
*Community Services Agency 1090 E 8th St Reno, NV 89512 Contact: Karen Coffman Phone: 335-3136 Fax: 786-5743, 996-3299 Email: kcoffman@csareno.org |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 14 |
University of NV – Reynolds School of Journalism Mail Stop 310 Reno, NV 89557 Contact: Sally Echeto Phone: 784-4519 Fax: 784-6656 Email: echeto@unr.edu |
0 1 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 15 |
*Veterans Center 5580 Mill St #600 Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Justin Brandenburg Phone: 323-1294 Fax: 322-8123 Email: justin.brandenburg@va.gov |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 16 |
International Students & Scholars 120 Fitzgerald Bldg MS074 Reno, NV 89557-0144 Contact: Elizabeth Adamska Phone: 784-6874 Fax: 327-5845 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 17 |
AARP 1135 Terminal Way Ste 102 Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Claudia Bonner Phone: 323-2243 Fax: 323-7368 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 18 |
Nevada Broadcasters Assoc 1050 E Flamingo Rd #S102 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Contact: Earlene Lefler Phone: 702-794-4994 Fax: 702-794-4997 Email: Earlene@nevadabroadcasters.org |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 19 |
Sierra NV College 999 Tahoe Blvd Incline Village, NV 89451 Contact: Erica Jensen Phone: 831-1314 Fax: 831-6223 |
0 0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive Account Executive |
|
20 |
Morrison University 10315 Professional Circle Ste 201 Reno, NV 89521 Contact: Donna Tillman Phone: 850-0700 Fax: 850-0711 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 21 |
*Pro Net/JOIN 1201 Terminal #104 Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Resource Dept Phone: 336-4450 Fax: 336-4798 Email: cwilson@join.org |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 22 |
Center for Student Cultural Diversity Mail Stop 0144 Joe Crowley Student Union Reno, NV 89557 Contact: Dorothy Barry Phone: 784-4936 Fax: 784-1402, 682-8977 Email: dbarry@unr.edu |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 23 |
*American Women’s Business Assoc. PO Box 20268 Reno, NV 89510 Contact: James Benesch Phone: 786-2335 Fax: 322-5014 |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 24 |
State of NV Dept of Employment Security (NV Job Connect-online form) 4001 S. Virginia Ste H Reno, NV 89502 Contact: Wayne Irvine Phone: 284-9660 Fax: 284-9663, 688-1279 Email: businessservices@nvdetr.org |
0 1 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 25 | www.allaccess.com |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 26 | In House Bulletin – Breakroom |
0 2 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 27 | Radio Ads on KUUB, KOZZ, KDOT, KHIT, KPLY |
3 1 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 28 | Notice on all Lotus Radio Corp. Websites (KOZZ, KDOT,KUUB) |
5 2 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 29 | Former/Current Lotus Employees |
2 2 2 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
|
30 |
Client Referral |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 31 | Walk-in |
3 1 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 32 | Craig’s List |
1 1 2 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |
| 33 | Word of Mouth |
0 0 0 |
Account Executive Account Executive Account Executive Promotions Director Account Executive |






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