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Recruitment Initiatives for 2011

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KKFX (TV) & KCOY (TV) 

EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT

August 01, 2009 to July 31, 2011

III.  RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE
(MENU SELECTION)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY

Internship Program              (on-going)

Program dedicated to developing talent and interest in the industry while providing students with practical work experience. Between two and eight internships available per term.

 

Unpaid opportunities in areas of News, Production, Marketing and Sales, offering meaningful educational and work experiences designed to meet academic and career goals of the intern. Students must be enrolled in an accredited school, college or university to be granted credit for the internship.

 

Station Tours    (on-going)

 

Varies

Cub scouts, girl scouts and other community groups are given the opportunity to tour our station. During the tour we discuss what jobs are available and the skills needed for employment. The on-going internship is explained.

Santa Barbara Business College Career Day

November 15, 2010

Santa Barbara Business College Career Dept.

John Zuchelli, News Director was a speaker at this event. He spoke to the class about careers in television and journalism. He explained what job skills and processes are required. He also discussed how to obtain an internship with our stations.

Cal Poly College

February 11, 2011

Cal Poly Journalism Department

John Zuchelli, News Director was a speaker at this event. He spoke to the class about careers in television and journalism. He explained what job skills and processes are required. He also discussed how to obtain an internship with our stations.

BOSS Speaker Series

February 15, 2011

Managers Attended

Hosted by Cal Poly, members of the community and local businesses gather. Networking and recruitment is part of the discussions.

Federal Prison Rehabilitation

 

John & Lydia spoke to prisoners that were getting ready to be released about what skills and actions they needed to obtain employment upon release. Mock interviews were held and they assisted inmates with their resumes.

FOX Conference

2/28/11 – 03/01/2011

Laurie Pipan and Donald Weiting

Publicity and forum on the latest trends in the nation and how we can better serve our community through active participation in community events.

Career Day Orcutt Academy High School

March 25, 2011

Ben Slocum, Creative Services Manager, participated in career day. Students interested in Creative Production listened to him speak about the aspects of television production. He discussed the skills and education needed to obtain a career in commercial production.

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