EEO Public File Report

EEO Public File Report
WKNY 1490 AM 107.9 FM

The purpose of this EEO Public File Report (“Report”) is to comply with Section 73.2080(c)(6) of the FCC’s Equal Employment Rules. This Annual EEO Report summarizes the relevant hiring and EEO outreach conducted by WKNY 1490 AM 107.9 FM.

The information contained in this Annual EEO Report covers the time period from February 1, 2023 to January 31st, 2024 (the “Applicable Period.”) Consistent with the FCC’s Rules, the following information:

A list of all full-time vacancies filled by the Station(s) during the Applicable Period;

2. For each such vacancy, the recruitment source(s) utilized to fill the vacancy, including any such sources that have asked to receive information from the station about any new job openings, which are separately identified;

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 community outreach activities, not directly related to the opening of job positions, undertaken by the station during the Applicable Period.

The following sections provide the required information, and summarize the station EEO efforts during the Applicable Period.

This Annual Report was placed in the station’s public inspection file on January 18, 2022 and posted on the station’s website, in accordance with the FCC’s EEO Rules.

SECTION 1: Full-Time Job Openings Filled During This Period

 Stations in Employment Unit: WKNY 1490 AM 107.9 FM

Total Number of Persons Interviewed for All Job Positions: 8

SECTION 2: Recruitment Sources

Time Period Covered: February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024
Stations in Employment Unit: WKNY 1490 AM 107.9 FM

SECTION 3 : Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken

Time Period Covered: February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024
Stations in Employment Unit: WKNY 1490 AM 107.9 FM

1. Community Engagement and Outreach

Radio Kingston is dedicated to supporting and celebrating a healthy, just, and vibrant Kingston.

The Radio Kingston Tech Team

The work done by our Tech Team to support local organizations and government spread their messages and missions is in service to the Kingston community. From the lending of a basic PA to help amplify voices at an event to creating a remote studio set up to broadcasting the State of the City address and a Common Council meeting, complete with a Zoom interface that allowed people to make comments in real time, the Tech Team responds to a myriad of ever changing production asks, in support of the many voices of our one community.

On June 18, 2023 we hosted a free community picnic – the Sprummer Celebración – where we actively recruited for new members of the Tech Team. We provided fliers in both English and Spanish and met with community members to discuss the training opportunity the Tech Team provides. Our Tech Team requires zero experience, but does require passion for audio and a deep desire to learn.

During the reporting period, the Radio Kingston Tech Team supported 146 events and 67 organizations in the Kingston area.

Spanish Language Events

During the reporting period, Radio Kingston’s Spanish Language Team curated a diverse array of events  and offerings intended to amplify the voices of the Spanish-speaking members of our community and deepen our station’s connection with these community members. 

Included in these initiatives was the Grupo de Mujeres Artisanas, a series of twice monthly workshops intended to foster creativity, community, and the cultivation and sharing of traditional art forms of Mexico, Central and South America. Workshop participants were also encouraged to share their skills with each other and step into a facilitation role, creating opportunities to develop confidence and communication.

The Spanish Language Team also broadcasted weekly from the UIDN Market, further expanding Radio Kingston’s reach in the community, and inviting engagement with community members who have recently immigrated to the area.

2. Contributing On-Air Host and Podcast Programming Recruitment

All community members are welcome to contribute an idea for programming or a podcast at anytime via WKNY’s web portal, radiokingston.org year round.

In October 2023 Radio Kingston convened a Programming Committee, comprised of Radio Kingston Staff and Community Members, to spearhead the selection of new radio shows for the station. Two public meetings were held during the month to outline the stations criteria for potential shows, emphasizing intention, host engagement, idea novelty, and the hosts’ responsibilities. Over 60 show submissions were received, and the committee carefully evaluated each proposal to ensure alignment with the station’s vision. Of these 60 submissions, at least 8 new radio programs will hit the airwaves in 2024, continuing the station’s commitment to hyper-local, diverse programming.