Equal Employment Opportunity Program
Annual Report
Neuhoff Media-Decatur LLC
WSOY-AM / WSOY-FM / WDZQ / WCZQ / WDZ
Decatur, Illinois
August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023
Full-Time Vacancies
The following full-time positions were filled during the reporting period:
#1 Account Executive
Interview Sources
Total Number of Persons Interviewed:
Sources of Interviews Conducted:
Pos. | Job Title | Date Filled | Applicants Interviewed
-Sources- |
Recruitment Sources Used | Referral Source of Employee |
#1 | Account Executive | 7/16/2023 | 2 | 1, 3, 7, 11,13 | 1 |
Recruitment Sources for Employment Notices
1 |
On Air Announcements: WSOY A/F, WDZQ, WCZQ, WDZ |
250 North Water Street, Ste 100 Decatur, Illinois 62523 |
Kathy Byerly 217.423.9744 |
2 |
The Herald & Review |
601 East Williams Street, Decatur Illinois 62523 | Gary Sawyer
217-429-5151 |
3 |
Millikin University | 1184 West Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62522 | Dr. Randy Brooks
217.424.6205 |
4 |
Illinois Department of Employment | 401 Longview Place
Decatur, Illinois 61920 |
217.875.8750 |
5 |
Broadcast Employment Services
|
PO Box 4116
Oceanside CA 92052 |
760.754.8177 |
6 |
Decatur Tribune
|
Millikin Court – Suite 424
PO Box 1490 Decatur Illinois 62525-1490 |
Katherine
217.422.7320 |
7 |
Richland Community College
|
One College Park
Decatur, Illinois 62521 |
Deborah McGee
217.875.7200 |
8 |
Illinois Broadcasters Association
Job Bank |
300 North Pershing, Suite B
Energy, IL 62933 |
Debra Gray
618.942.2139 |
9 |
Illinois News Broadcasters Association | 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 |
Bob Roberts
309.298.1873 |
10 |
CentralIllinoisHelpWanted.com | Regional Help Wanted.com Inc
1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 506 Poughkeepsie NY 12601 |
Dale Mulder
845.471.5200 |
11 |
NeuhoffMedia.com
|
Neuhoff Communications
250 North Water Street, Ste 100 Decatur, Illinois 62523 |
Michele Mitchell 217.423.9744 |
12 |
Neuhoff Media – Social Media Accounts | Neuhoff Media-Decatur
250 North Water Street Decatur, Illinois 62523 |
Kathy Byerly
217.423.9744 |
13 | Neuhoff Media – Decatur | Internal Posting | 217.423.9744 |
14 | All Access.com | All Access Music Group
28955 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 210 Malibu, CA 90265 |
On Air Position
310.457.6616 |
15 | Country Aircheck | Country Aircheck
914 18th Ave South
|
Lon Helton
615.320.1450 |
Supplemental Outreach Initiatives
- University of Indianapolis – Career Fair
On April 13, 2023, Neuhoff Media President/CEO Mike Hulvey participated in the Career Fair on campus in Indianapolis. A group of students met directly with Mr. Hulvey and NM-Lafayette OM Joe Lacey., they were informed of the opportunities that were available within the industry in general, at all the Neuhoff facilities specifically related to their field of study. These students included sales, news, sports, announcing, video, and digital related interests. There were forty students participating in the program. A student was hired by the company directly from this program.
- Neuhoff Summer Media Camp
This annual program featured 12 students attending the week of June 19h, 2023, at the Danville Area Community College. The program focused on careers in the media field in general, but with an emphasis on radio, television broadcasting and writing. Members of the Neuhoff staff conduct hands-on training in announcing, interviewing, reporting and public relations. Participates were told of employment opportunities in each of the Neuhoff markets. This was the 27th year of the program, the Summer Media Camp is directly responsible for several current or past staff members across the company.
- Illinois Broadcasters Association Job Board
Neuhoff Media routinely lists each upper level opening in a job bank or newsletter of a media trade group with a broad-based membership, including participation of women and minorities, such as the Illinois Broadcasters Association.
- Eastern Illinois University – 2023 Media Internship and Job Fair
This event was held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. Neuhoff Media’s VP Content/Digital Strategy; Michele Mitchell and Digital Specialist, Thomas Gismondi attended the event and spoke to students about job and internship opportunities at Neuhoff Media. Approximately 100 students attended the event.
- Broadcast Education Association – Career Program
Neuhoff Media President/CEO, Mike Hulvey participated on a panel discussion with a group of 130 students on April 17thth at the NAB/RAB event in Las Vegas. These students included Illinois State University, along with University of Indianapolis. Mr. Hulvey provided information to the group about career development, industry trends and specific opportunities inside Neuhoff. A student from Illinois State University was highlighted during the presentation who was working part-time with our Bloomington staff.
- National Association of Broadcasters – Mentor Match-up
On Tuesday, April 18th, Neuhoff Media President/CEO presented to a group of students at the annual conference of the BEA. This “Mentor Match-Up” allowed a group of 10 students to interact with Mr. Hulvey on a wide range of topics related to a career path in the broadcasting industry. Specific topics related to opportunities in sales, on-air, support roles and radio’s future were all covered in the session.
- University of Indianapolis – Student Interviews
On May 10th, Vice President Mike Shamus represented Neuhoff Media at the University of Indianapolis, conducting a series of interviews with students from the media school. Mr. Shamus spent 30 minutes with each student reviewing the academic work, their student projects and discussing their specific desires to gain full-time employment within the industry. A student who was interviewed in this process did accept a position in a Neuhoff market because of our participation.
- Senior Leadership Team EEO Training Program
Annually the Neuhoff Leadership Team is provided with training on best practices concerning equal employment opportunities. We also provide training for our staff in the prevention of discrimination, harassment, and other related matters. The video-based training was completed by 11/30/2022.
- DCLI Internship Program
High School group of students participated from June 5, 2023- July 28, 2023 – These students met regularly with staff, and were involved in broadcasting events, video production, photography, support services and other aspects of broadcast and digital operations. These were paid positions. Students were also informed about part-time and full-time positions within our company.
- Decatur Christian Schools – Career Tour
Neuhoff Media-Decatur staff participated in an annual series of instructional tour to students from Decatur Christian School. On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, a student group visited the new radio station. They learned about careers currently available in the broadcast industry and future opportunities related to technology and innovation.