Annual EEO Public File Report

KOPR-FM, KBOW-AM, KGLM-FM, KQRV-FM

The purpose of this EEO Public File Report (“Report”) is to comply with Section 73.2080(c) (6) of the FCC’s 2002 EEO Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit that is comprised of the following station(s):

KOPR-FM, KBOW-AM Butte, MT

 KGLM-FM Anaconda, MT, KQRV-FM Deerlodge

And is required to be placed in the public inspection files of these stations, and posted on their websites, if they have websites.

The information contained in this Report covers the time period beginning September 1, 2023 to and including August 31, 2024(the “Applicable Period”).

The FCC’s 2002 EEO Rule requires that this Report contain the following information:

1. A list of all full-time vacancies filled by the Station(s) comprising the Station Employment Unit during the Applicable Period;
2. For each such vacancy, the recruitment source(s) utilized to fill the vacancy (including, if applicable, organizations entitled to notification pursuant to Section 73.2080(c)(1)(ii) of the new EEO Rule, which should be separately identified), identified by name, address, contact person and telephone number;
3. The recruitment source that referred the hire 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 initiatives undertaken pursuant to Section 73.2080(c) (2) of the FCC rules.

ATTACHMENT 1A

Appendix 1 to Annual EEO Public File Report

Covering the Period from: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024

Station Comprising Station Employment Unit:

KOPR-FM, KBOW-AM Butte, MT

 KGLM-FM Anaconda, MT, KQRV-FM Deerlodge, MT

POSITIONS FILLED IN THIS REPORTING PERIOD.

Vacancy Filled             Recruitment Source of Hire

• Part-Time Announcer com/Job Service/Radio Commercial/Montana Broadcasters Association Web Site

• Part-Time Announcer Position filled by High School Intern

• Part-Time Announcer Position filled by High School Intern

• Account Executive com/Radio Commercials/Montana Broadcasters Web site/Montana Job Service Center                         

ATTACHMENT 2A

Appendix 2 to Annual EEO Public File Report

Covering the Period from: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024

Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit:

KOPR-FM, KBOW-AM Butte, MT

 KGLM-FM Anaconda, MT, KQRV-FM Deerlodge, MT

ATTACHMENT 1B

Appendix 3 Annual EEO Public File Report Form

 Covering the Period from: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024

Stations Comprising Station Employment Unit:

KOPR-FM, KBOW-AM Butte, MT

 KGLM-FM Anaconda, MT, KQRV-FM Deerlodge, MT

Section 4: Supplemental Recruitment and Training Activities Undertaken by Butte Broadcasting Inc.

1. Participated in The Montana Broadcasters Association Scholarship programs. Ron Davis, President of Butte Broadcasting, Chaired the Scholarship Committee of the Montana Broadcasters Association. BBI participated financially and on the selection committee. MBA currently funds a number of scholarships for students majoring in broadcasting, media, advertising, engineering, journalism or related fields. MBA Scholarships are available to students attending any accredited Montana state college, university, or college of technology in the aforementioned disciplines. Some scholarships are attached to specific disciplines, i.e. broadcast journalism, and broadcast engineering, while others are specific to particular schools or geographic regions depending on the desires of the donors.

*Participation in at least four events or programs sponsored by educational institutions.  Relating to career opportunities in broadcasting.

2. Station owner and General Manager, Ron Davis, served as Chairman of the Greater Montana Foundation board of directors. In his capacity, Mr. Davis, reviewed works by the University of Montana Radio/Television department as well as the Montana State University PBS Department. The Foundation approved over $125,000 to the schools to allow the students to continue outside projects that allow them to develop the skills necessary to find employment in the broadcast industry. Mr. Davis was also very involved in securing funding for a mobile media studio for the MAPPS program out of Hamilton Montana.  The mobile unit was used to teach students on Montana’s Indian reservations digital media skills.  The program has been a great success with Native American students winning numerous national awards for their productions. *Participation in at least four events or programs sponsored by educational institutions. Relating to career opportunities in broadcasting.

3. Butte Broadcasting is a major sponsor of the Butte High School Career Days event. We support the event with a financial donation. Pay for the flyers handed out to the students and air announcements inviting other businesses to participate in the event. *Participation in at least four events or programs sponsored by educational institutions.  Relating to career opportunities in broadcasting.

4. Staff Member Maggie Welch attended the daylong Butte Central High School Career Day event talking with high school students about jobs in broadcasting. She also Aggressively promoted the Montana Broadcasters Association training program for Broadcast Engineers.  *Participation in at least four events or programs sponsored by educational institutions Relating to career opportunities in broadcasting.

5. Butte Broadcasting provided two internships at the Butte Central High School Career Day. We selected two students from those that visited our booth and showed interest in radio. Both students spent ninety days learning about all aspects of the radio industry.  One student has joined our staff as Part-Time announcers. The other is still spending 2 hours each weekday as a work study intern. *Establishment of intern program designed to assist members of the community to Acquire skills needed for broadcast employment.

Last Updated: January 18, 2022