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WMPX-WMRX

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 Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit that is comprised of the following station(s): WMPX-AM, Midland, Michigan and WMRX-FM, Beaverton, Michigan 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 May 31, 2010, to and including May 31, 2011 (the "Applicable Period").

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

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

2. For each such vacancy, the recruitment source(s) 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 accepted the job offer. A person was deemed "interviewed" whether he or she was interviewed in person and/or over the telephone.

Appendix 1 to Annual EEO Public File Report Form Covering the Period from May 31, 2010 to May 31, 2011

Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: WMPX(AM) and WMRX(FM)

Section 1: Vacancy Information

Full-time Positions Filled by Job Title: 3

Recruitment Source of Hiree:
WMPX/WMRX
Michigan Talent Bank
WGDN

Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 15

Appendix 2

WMPX-WMRX

Annual EEO Public File Report

This report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit that is comprised of the following stations: WMPX-AM, Midland, MI and WMRX-FM, Beaverton, MI.

The information contained in this Report covers the time period beginning May 31, 2010, to and including May 31, 2011.

Full-Time Vacancy Information:

Full-time Positions Filled by Job Title:
1. Production/Promotions Manager

Recruitment Source of Hiree: On-air advertisment

Total Number of Interviewees From All Sources For This Position: 8

Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 15

2. Sales

Recruitment Source of Hiree: Michigan Talent Bank

Total Number of Interviewees From All Sources For This Position: 6

Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 15

3. On-Air Staff

Recruitment Source of Hiree: Recruited from WGDN

Total Number of Interviewees From All Sources For This Position: 1

Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 15

Recruitment/Referral Sources Information

Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number of Contact Person)
1. WMPX/WMRX
1510 Bayliss St.
PO Box 1689
Midland, MI 48641
989-631-1490
Michelle Sova

Total Number of Interviewees This Source Provided During This Period: 4

Full-Time Positions For Which This Source Was Utilized: Production/Promotions Manager

Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number of Contact Person)
2. Delta College
Career Services
University Center, MI 48710
989-686-9072
Mary Keyser

Total Number of Interviewees This Source Provided During This Period: 1

Full-Time Positions For Which This Source Was Utilized: None

Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number of Contact Person)
3. Michigan Works Talent Bank
2500 Kerry St, Ste. 210
Lansing, MI 48912
517-371-1100
info@michworks.org

Total Number of Interviewees This Source Provided During This Period: 5

Full-Time Positions For Which This Source Was Utilized: Sales

Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number of Contact Person)
4. MAB
819 N. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
800-968-7622
mab@michmab.com

Total Number of Interviewees This Source Provided During This Period: 4

Full-Time Positions For Which This Source Was Utilized: None

Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number of Contact Person)
5. WGDN
3601 W. Woods Rd.
Gladwin, MI 48624
989-426-9436
Steve Coston

Total Number of Interviewees This Source Provided During This Period: 1

Full-Time Positions For Which This Source Was Utilized: On-Air Staff

Non-Vacancy Recruitment Activities:

1. Annual participation in Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
2. Annual participation in Midland High School and Dow High School Career Days

Appendix 3 to Annual EEO Public File Report Form Covering the Period from May 31, 2010 to May 31, 2011

Station(s) Comprising the Station Employment Unit: WMPX(AM) and WMRX (FM)

Section 3: Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken by WMPX(AM) and WMRX (FM)

Central Michigan Univeristy Job Fair: In October 2010, members of the stations' sales staff provided and staffed a booth at the job fair. They provided information and answered questions about jobs and employment in broadcasting.

Great Lakes Bay Job Fair: On April 1, 2011, members of the stations' sales staff provided and staffed a booth at the job fair. They provided information and answered questions about jobs and employment in broadcasting.

Mentoring Program: The station hosted an intern from January – May 2011 from Midland Public School to learn about the broadcasting field.

Community Outreach: The station provides tours to community groups. During this time period, the station provided tours to both the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts during which employees at the stations discussed career opportunities in the broadcast industry.

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