EEO Public File Report

October 1, 2007

This report is being filed to comply with Federal Communications Commission Rules providing the following information for the period of September 22, 2006 to September 21, 2007 for Station  KZZT (FM), Moberly, Missouri.  According to Federal Communications Commission  EEO rules, this station employment unit  is not subject to formal outreach and recruitment requirements as fewer than five full-time persons are employed.

 Supplemental Outreach Initiatives and Activities

A:  FM 105, Inc. participated in a scholarship program in conjunction with the International Broadcasters Idea Bank and SESAC which awarded a $7500.00 scholarship award to a college student attending a U.S. College or University who is seeking a degree in Broadcast-Related programs.  Some of the programs included degrees in Mass Media, Communication, Journalism, Advertising or Music.   

B.  FM 105, Inc. also participates in the Missouri Broadcasters Association Foundation Internship Program.  Selected applicants receive $250.00 for each credit hour, up to a maximum of $1000.00.  We assist the MBA Foundation by promoting and distributing brochures and applications.  This is a year-around program, however, final recipients are selected three times only, each year. Click here for more information.

C.  FM 105, Inc. participates in the Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship Program.  Deserving students receive financial aid to assist them in attaining the training and expertise required to become valuable employees in Missouri's broadcasting industry. The annual deadline for applications is March 31st of each year. Click here for more information.

D:  FM 105, Inc. has an ongoing program which allows area school students who are interested in the broadcast industry to "shadow" station personnel.  Each year we host several students from various schools throughout the listening area and give them a real life perspective of day-to-day operations in a radio station.

E.  FM 105, Inc. participated in a Career Fair on October 25, 2006 at Truman State University in Kirksville.  During the course of the event, we visited with several students regarding various broadcasting careers.  Representing FM 105, Inc. was Jeff Elliott, Group Operations Manager.

F: FM 105, Inc. served as a presenter and media mentor on October 19, 2006 for a Media Advocacy Program with approximately 35 High School students from four area school districts. Part of the presentation included a discussion of career opportunities in the field of Radio Broadcasting, along with a question and answer session where discussion centered on education requirements, job descriptions and more. Representing FM 105, Inc. was Jeff Elliott, Group Operations Manager

G:  FM 105, Inc. participated in a Career Fair on March 14, 2007 at Marceline R-5 School.  During the course of the event, we visited with seven groups of students regarding various broadcasting careers.  Representing FM 105, Inc. was Jeff Elliott, Group Operations Manager.

H:  Continued to air weekly announcements encouraging those who are interested in a broadcast related career to contact us.

I:  Continued to air weekly announcements encouraging the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our stations.  These announcements inform organizations that wish to receive our job vacancy information to contact us.

KZZT is owned and operated by FM 105 Inc., part of the Best Broadcast Group, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or conditions specifically prohibited by federal, state, and local legislation.

The Best Broadcast Group is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at KFMZ, KZBK, KLTI, KZZT & KMCR.  We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our stations.  Organizations that wish to receive our job vacancy information should contact Dale A. Palmer at 660-258-3383 or by sending an email to notify@bestbroadcastgroup.com