WLAD-AM/WDAQ-FM/WAXB-AM

Annual EEO Public File Report

       The purpose of this EEO Public File Report (“Report”) is to comply with Section 73.2080(c)(6) of the FCC’s 2002 EEO Rules.  This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit that is comprised of the following stations:  WLAD-AM, WDAQ-FM Danbury, CT  WAXB-AM Ridgefield, CT (the “Stations”) and is required to be placed in the public 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 12/1/19 to and including 11/30/20 (the “Applicable Period”).

            The FCC’s 2002 EEO Rules requires that this Report contain the following information:

1. A list of all full-time vacancies filled by the Stations comprising the Station Employment Unit during the Applicable Period;

2. For each such vacancy, the recruitment sources 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 the column entitled “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 began work.  A person was deemed “interviewed” whether he or she was interviewed in person and/or over the telephone.

WLAD-AM/WDAQ-FM/WAXB-AM

98 Mill Plain Road

Danbury, CT 06811

Appendix 1 to

EEO Public File Report Form

December 18, 2019 to November 30, 2020

WLAD-AM/WDAQ-FM/WAXB-AM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

VACANCY LIST

*Master Recruitment Source list shown on Appendix 2

Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 12

Appendix 2 to

Annual EEO Public File Report Form

Covering the Period from 12/1/19 to 11/30/20

Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit: 

WLAD-AM/WDAQ-FM/WAXB-AM    

                                                   Master Recruitment Source List

Appendix 3 to

Annual EEO Public File Report Form

Covering the Period from 12/1/19 to 11/30/20

Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit:  

WLAD-AM/WDAQ-FM/WAXB-AM

Section 3:  Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities:

            DUE TO COVID-19, STATION EMPLOYMENT UNIT WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE IN PAST RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING JOB FAIRS, INTERSHIPS, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY FORUMS AFTER MARCH 13, 2020.

1. Solicitation Announcements

All Company stations broadcast four announcements per week soliciting community organizations that have or may have prospective employees to refer to the Company.

2. Scholarship Program

Company participates in the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Scholarship Program.  In addition to the dues payment that helps funds the program, all Company stations broadcast announcements during December, January, February and March soliciting scholarship applicants.

3. Seminar

Attendance at virtual Connecticut Broadcasters Association seminar on November 18, 2020 during which National Association of Broadcasters COO Curtis LeGeyt reviewed current legislation, pending court cases and potential new EEO regulations under the Biden Administration.