New South Radio, Inc
- Ridgeland, MS
EEO Public File Report – SCHEDULE D
For the Following Stations: WIIN-AM, WYOY-FM, WJKK-FM, WUSJ-FM, W224BV
and WJXN-FM (operated under LMA)
OUTREACH EFFORTS
The period covered: February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.
In June 2012 New South Radio Inc. established a scholarship program at Mississippi College. An annual $500.00 scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving Junior or Senior majoring in broadcasting. Mississippi College submitted three candidates for this years scholarship. Each candidate was interviewed by the General Manager of New South Radio, Inc. On Thursday, September 6, 2012 Leisha NeSmith was awarded the 2012 Radio People Scholarship.
On July 13, 2012 New South Communications hosted an on-site recruitment fair at their studios located at 265 Highpoint Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157. The following people from the station where on hand to provide introductions into the radio broadcasting business: Gwen Rakestraw, General Manger, Bill Rakestraw, General Sales Manager, Nancy Fltcher, Local Sales Manager, John Anthony, WJKK Program Director, Chloe D, WYOY Air Personality, Carson Case, WYOY Program Director, and Fisher Alexander, Production Director. In addition to the actual exposure to the operations of a radio station, Hinds Community College wa son hand to provide information on their Radio and Television Production and Broadcast Technology Program.
The Job Fair was well advertised by commercials on all five stations, live remotes during the Job Fair, Outreach letters sent to all organizations on the stations Recruitment Source list, and Facebook postings on the Hinds Community College School of Broadcast Facebook page. The Job Fair was a success and provided and avenue for candidates who are pursuing a degree in broadcasting an opportunity to receive first hand information and some on-hands experiences.
The Radio People of Jackson partnered with Hinds Community College, Utica, MS to provide a student with an opportunity to serve as an intern at the radio station. From October 5 through October 30, 2012, Blaine Case experienced a wide array of the different types of careers associated with broadcasting. A few of his duties were: recording and coding network spots, planning and contributing social media promotions and posting, board operations, organizing winner information and assisting at live remotes. He spent time with WJKK, WYOY, WJXN, and WUSJ. Blain demonstrated a good working knowledge of broadcasting. He was very professional and represented himself and Hinds Community College in a highly professional manner. It was a pleasure having him at the station.
- Ridgeland, MS
EEO Public File Report – SCHEDULE D
For the Following Stations: WIIN-AM, WYOY-FM, WJKK-FM, WUSJ-FM, W224BV
and WJXN-FM (operated under LMA)
OUTREACH EFFORTS
The period covered: February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.
I. SCHOLARSHIP
In June 2012 New South Radio Inc. established a scholarship program at Mississippi College. An annual $500.00 scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving Junior or Senior majoring in broadcasting. Mississippi College submitted three candidates for this years scholarship. Each candidate was interviewed by the General Manager of New South Radio, Inc. On Thursday, September 6, 2012 Leisha NeSmith was awarded the 2012 Radio People Scholarship.
II. JOB FAIR
On July 13, 2012 New South Communications hosted an on-site recruitment fair at their studios located at 265 Highpoint Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157. The following people from the station where on hand to provide introductions into the radio broadcasting business: Gwen Rakestraw, General Manger, Bill Rakestraw, General Sales Manager, Nancy Fltcher, Local Sales Manager, John Anthony, WJKK Program Director, Chloe D, WYOY Air Personality, Carson Case, WYOY Program Director, and Fisher Alexander, Production Director. In addition to the actual exposure to the operations of a radio station, Hinds Community College wa son hand to provide information on their Radio and Television Production and Broadcast Technology Program.
The Job Fair was well advertised by commercials on all five stations, live remotes during the Job Fair, Outreach letters sent to all organizations on the stations Recruitment Source list, and Facebook postings on the Hinds Community College School of Broadcast Facebook page. The Job Fair was a success and provided and avenue for candidates who are pursuing a degree in broadcasting an opportunity to receive first hand information and some on-hands experiences.
III. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Radio People of Jackson partnered with Hinds Community College, Utica, MS to provide a student with an opportunity to serve as an intern at the radio station. From October 5 through October 30, 2012, Blaine Case experienced a wide array of the different types of careers associated with broadcasting. A few of his duties were: recording and coding network spots, planning and contributing social media promotions and posting, board operations, organizing winner information and assisting at live remotes. He spent time with WJKK, WYOY, WJXN, and WUSJ. Blain demonstrated a good working knowledge of broadcasting. He was very professional and represented himself and Hinds Community College in a highly professional manner. It was a pleasure having him at the station.
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