EEO Public File Report

October 1, 2009

This report is being filed to comply with Federal Communications Commission Rules providing the following information for the period of  September 22, 2008 to September 21, 2009 for Stations KFMZ (AM) and KZBK (FM), Brookfield, 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 were employed during the period.

Supplemental Outreach Initiatives and Activities

A:  Best Broadcasting, 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:  Best Broadcasting, 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:  Best Broadcasting, 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:  Best Broadcasting, Inc. made a presentation on "Careers in Broadcasting" March 25, 2009 during the Annual Marceline R-5 Middle School and High School Career Fair.  During the course of the event, we visited with several students regarding various broadcasting careers. We spoke with several small groups of students about Careers in Broadcasting and answered questions about wages, educational requirements, working conditions and more.  Representing Best Broadcasting, Inc. was Jeff Elliott, Group Operations Manager. 

E:  Best Broadcasting, Inc. has developed an on-going informal internship type relationship with Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville, MO regarding a part-time employee of Best Broadcasting, Inc., a Broadcasting Major at Northwest Missouri State University. This individual continued his training in news, sports, editing, production and several other Programming functions.

F:  Best Broadcasting, 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.

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

H:  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.

KFMZ/KZBK is owned and operated by Best Broadcasting, 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