Lotus Los Angeles Corp. Annual EEO Public File
Report for the period August 1, 2022-July 31, 2023
Statement of EEO Policy
This EEO Public File Report is filed in compliance 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 Station(s) KWKW 1330AM AND KFWB 980AM.
Lotus Los Angeles Corp is an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies, and to ensure equal opportunity in employment and nondiscrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
The Recruitment Sources are identified by number and listed (with contact information) in the following pages.
3 Full-Time Vacancies Filled During Reporting Period August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023
| Full-Time Position | Recruitment Sources Used | Recruitment Source for Successful Applicant | Total No. Interviewed from All Sources |
| (1) Account Executive | *various, including Linkedin, Station websites, colleges | In house referral | 3 |
| (1) Board operator | *various, including Linkedin, Station websites, colleges | On air spot-walk in | 6 |
| (1) Sales coordinator | *various, including Linkedin, Station websites, colleges * | Lotus Website | 5 |
Total number of persons interviewed during applicable period:14
SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT MEASURES:
In addition to direct job vacancy announcements and hiring procedures, we complied with the initiative outlined in the 2002 EEO Rule Sec. 73.2080(c)(2) regarding supplemental recruitment activities. For this reporting period we participated in or conducted the following:
| Activity/Description | Date | Staff Participant(s) | Sponsor / Initiator |
| Menu Option #14 – Provision of training to management as to methods of ensuring Equal Employment opportunity and preventing discrimination. Every month Lotus Los Angeles Corp. has its EEO meetings in order to train its supervisors constantly the importance of non-discrimination as it relates to hiring and in the workplace. KWKW and KFWB provide and share the best practices for providing equal employment opportunities. Menu Option #14 – Provision of training to management as to methods of ensuring equal opportunity and preventing discrimination. The Lotus Communications Corp. Annual Managers’ meeting was held December 5 through Wednesday, December 7,2022 in Los Angeles. The corporate agenda was dedicated in part to our continuing effort to review and provide information and training to ensure equal opportunity and the prevention of discrimination. All station management personnel held individual meetings with the Chief Compliance Officer to review and discuss the on-going effort to provide equal opportunities for current and future job openings. All menu options were examined to determine their effectiveness and how to proceed and enhance the individual station Outreach program. The stations are encouraged to create Outreach campaigns that reach a diverse and significant portion of the community they serve. Although, the FCC is now permitting broadcasters to meet their obligation to widely disseminate information about their job openings solely through the use of online recruitment sources Lotus requires stations to constantly review our recruitment lists and inform those organizations who wish to be notified of job openings. As part of Lotus’ commitment to ensure a safe working environment for future and current employees, all stations conduct monthly EEO meetings reinforcing their non-discrimination | 8/1/20227/31/2023 December 7 to 9th, 2022 | James Kalmenson General Manager, EEO Director, Yolanda Magana, Business Manager, Juan Rodriguez, Program Director and Rebecca Posen, General Sales Manager Jay A. Levine, Sr. VP & Chief Compliance Officer | James Kalmenson, EEO Director Jay Levine |
| mission statement and provide an opportunity to discuss upcoming and future Outreach programs. In addition Lotus is requiring quarterly reports outlining the Outreach activity for that quarter enabling stations to be more aware of their commitment to the community. | |||
| Option #6: participation in job banks, internet programs, and other programs designed to promote outreach generally (i.e., that are not primarily directed to providing notification of specific job vacancies); KWKW/KFWB uses California Broadcasters Association, Craigslist, , indeed, Southern California Broadcasters Association, UCLA Extension, California Lutheran website, KWKW/KFWB websites, Social Networks amongst other job banks and websites, job fairs and resources for all full-time positions and vacancies. | From August 2022 through July 2023 | Interviews for Sales dept openings were done by Juan Rodriguez -Program Director R Posen GSM and Jim Kalmenson SR VP GM | 3 full time job postings form Aug 1, 2022- to July 31, 2023 by Yolanda Magana Biz Mgr |
| Option #6: participation in job banks, internet programs, and other programs designed to promote outreach generally (i.e., that are not primarily directed to providing notification of specific job vacancies); KWKW/KFWB -Job fair participation on August 25, 2022 at Cerritos College from 10a-1pm | August 25, 2022 | Interviews on site for Sales, Talent/board operators and for sales admin were conducted by Juan Rodriguez -Program director | Juan Rodriguez-Program Directed. |
| Option #8: Provision of training to management as to methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing discrimination. Yolanda Magana-Business Manager attended a Virtual work shops on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and Thursday, November 17, 2022 where Attorneys address significant labor law and Employment Law Updates, California Wage and Hour Labor laws and workplace employment law practices. seminars designed to learn and trained for better understanding of equal employment and employee and employer rights in the state of California. Seminars are a growing opportunity for Business Managers. | November 8, 2022 at 10am and Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 8a 4pm | Yolanda Magana, Business Manager | Webminars conducted by WELU and Fisher Phillip law |
| Option #8: Establishment of training programs designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions Weekly meetings hosted by Melissa Meyer Corporate Traffic Manager in which all Lotus Stations traffic Manager attend and are coached and trained on tricks and ways to better understand the traffic department roles. Growing opportunity for traffic managers. | Aug 2022 to July 20233 monthly meetings held at 10am-11am | Esmeralda Montiel, Traffic Manager | Webminar conducted by Melissa Meyer-Lotus Corporate Traffic Manager |
| Option #9: Establishment of a mentoring program for station personnel Jim Kalmenson and Yolanda Magana continued coaching and training -Sandra Salas Sales Coordinator. Training consists of Sr Administrative position growth and sales, includes sales presentations and Sales team work. Juan Rodriguez – Mentor Francisco Delgadillo as changes occur in the morning drive program for Tu Liga KWKW Radio. Change was needed to help increase morning listening drive. Rebecca Posen-GSM mentor new hires Johnny Enriquez new Account Executive. Training consists of sales strategies to grow the station’s revenues. Includes sales presentations and environment team work. | 12/2022 12/2022 3/2023 | Sandra Salas, Sales Coordinator Francisco Delgadillo, on air and board operator Johnny EnriquezAccount Executive | KWKW/KFWB Internal Training by Jim Kalmenson and Yolanda Magana KWKW Internal Training By Juan RodriguezProgram Director KWKW/KFWB Internal Training by Rebecca Posen GSM |
| Option #8: Establishment of training programs designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions The Annual Business Manager’s meeting was held May 22, to May 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. attendees: All Lotus Management and Lotus Markets Business Manager. Fields of study, Accounting, Business Lay, Finance, Personal Development, Auditing, Personnel/HR,, Each session was conducted by key personnel in grouplive instructional delivery method in accordance with the standards of the national registry sponsors. In addition to live group meetings Lotus held their own roundtable discussion where all Business Managers | May 22 – May 24, 2023 | Lotus Corp Management and all Lotus Markets Business Managers | Media Financial and Jasmin Dorismond Chief Financial Officer |
| had the opportunity to bring issues challenges in their own markets. | |||
| Option #8: Establishment of training programs designed to enable station personnel to acquire skills that could qualify them for higher level positions Weekly meetings hosted by Kapi Thomas -Director of Digital Sales. Attendees: Managers and Sales Managers and Account Executives. Kapi brings updated information related to Digital world and provides sales tools and education. In addition to company wide Digital Sales training and tactics, Kapi also keeps everyone informed of specific legalities’ as it pertains to betting, dispensaries, alcohol, nightclub and adult venues and products. | Aug 1, 2022 -July 31, 2023 | All Lotus Stations Managers, GSM’s and Account Executives | Kapi Thomas, Director of Digital Sales |
| Option #9: Establishment of a mentoring program for station personnel Juan Rodriguez on going training to Programming personnel. Making sure all on air properties are conducted in a professional way servicing the public | 8/1/22- 7/31/2023 | Juan Rodriguez/ Program Director | KWKW KFWB Internal Training |
| Menu Option 5: Establishment of an internship program designed to assist members of the community to acquire skills needed for broadcast employment. KWKW/KFWB &continue to assist Intern and help a university student whose major is in communication to learn necessary basic skills for broadcast employment. | 8/1-2022- 7/31/2023 | KWKW/KFWB Program Director and Rebecca Posen-Sales Manager | . |
RECRUITMENT SOURCES:
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| Recruitment Source: Name, Address, Contact Person, Telephone Number | Total Number Interviewees Provided by Source During Period | Full-time Positions for Which This Source Was Utilized | |
| 1 | *Actors Work Program Phyllis Friedman 5757 Wilshire Blvd. #400 L.A., CA 90036 323-933-9244 323-933-7615 fax [email protected] www.actorsfund.org | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 2 | *Bulletin Board KWKW 3301 Barham Blvd. Suite 301 Los Angeles, CA. 90068 323-851-5959 | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 3 | *California Broadcasters Association /CBA 915 L Street Suite #1150 | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 4 | *California Lutheran University: www.callutheran.edu | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 5 | *California State University of Northridge (CSUN) Career Center Patricia Gainer 18111 Nordhoff Street | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive |
| 6 | *Community Career Development Rhonda Rose 3550 Wilshire Blvd. #500 L.A., CA 90010 [email protected] www.communitycareer.org 213-365-9829 213-365-9839 fax | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 7 | *Craigslist.com | 0 | Board Operator |
| 8 | CSULA / Job Juanita Arreola 5151 State University Dr. L.A., CA 90032 323-343-3000 323-343-3649 fax www.calstatela.edu | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 9 | *CSUN/Dept. of Journalism Kent Kirkton 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8241 www.csun.edu 818-677-3135 Direct Line 818-677-3438 | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 10 | *Gain/Grow Division Los Angeles County Office of Education Nahid Moradi Career Development Program Specialist 6736 Laurel Canyon Blvd. , Suite #300 North Hollywood, CA 91606 P: 818-764-8312 F: 818-764-8320 [email protected] | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 11 | *Glendale College 1500 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208 818-240-1000 X5421 818-241-5455 fax www.glendale.edu/ses | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 12 | *Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Victoria Palacio [email protected] P: 714-953-4289 | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 13 | *In House referrals 3301 Barham Blvd. Suite 301 Los Angeles, CA. 90068 323-851-5959 | 1 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 14 | *Indeed.co | 0 | |
| 15 | *Jewish Family Services Los Angeles Mastaneh Moghadam [email protected] http://www.jfsla.org/ | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 16 | *Jewish Vocational Services / JVS Tali Lerea 22622 Vanowen Street West Hills, CA 91307 818-464-3222 818-501-7758 fax [email protected] www.jvsla.org | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 17 | *JVS Marina Del Ray Work Source Center Patti Howard Human Resources 13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 240 Marina Del Ray, Ca 90292 P: 310-309-6000 Ext. 210 F: 310-309-6032 [email protected] | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 18 | *KWKW/KFWB and Lotus websites: Tuliga.com 980lameramera.com | 3 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 19 | *LA Family Housing Employment Fair Tony Jaramillo 7817 N. Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-371-6286 [email protected] | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 20 | *L.A.V.C. Job Resource Center 5800 Fulton Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401 Patricia Guerrero [email protected] Post jobs at: collegecentral.com/lavc 818-947-2334 818-947-2978 fax [email protected] www.lavc.edu | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 21 | *Los Angeles Pierce College Patricia Garcia 6201 Winnetka Ave. Woodland Hills, CA. 91371 818-719-6453 818-710-4124 fax [email protected] www.piercecollege.edu | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 22 | *Los Angeles Valley College Tony Jaramillo 5800 Fulton Ave. Valley Glen, CA 91401 P: 818-947-2941 F: 818-947-2940 [email protected] | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 23 | *Mexican American Opportunities Human Resources / Araceli Cruz 401 N. Garfield Avenue Montebello, CA 90640 323-890-9600 323-721-9039 [email protected] www.maof.org | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 24 | *NAACP P.O.Box 56468 Los Angeles, CA. 90056 323-397-1171 310-397-1179 fax [email protected] www.naacp.org | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 25 | *National Hispanic Media Coalition 55 S. Grand Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 P: 626-792-6462 F: 626-792-6051 [email protected] | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 26 | *North Valley Occupational Center Nadia Diaz 11450 Sharp Ave. Mission Hills, CA. 91345 818-365-9645 ext. 330 818-361-9510 fax www.nvoc.org | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 27 | *Pars Equality Center Job Fairs Peyman Malaz, Program Manager, Pars Equality Center, Los Angeles (818) 616-3091 4954 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 201 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 28 | 3 | Account Executive | |
| 29 | *Southern California Broadcasters Association (SCBA) Director of Events & Member Services 5670 Wilshire Blvd. #200 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Liz Fancher P: 323-930-5598 F: 323-930-5595 www.scba.com | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 30 | *USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism Tim Burgess 3502 Wall Way #140 L.A., CA 90089 213-740-3912 213-740-8036 fax [email protected] www.annenberge.usc.edu | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 31 | *Venice Skill Center Ojuana Marshall 611 5th Avenue Venice, CA 90291 310-664-5889 310-392-3461 fax [email protected] www.lausd.net | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 32 | *Verdugo Job Center (Public Employee Agency) Gail Jordan 818-937-8013 1255 South Central Avenue Glendale, CA. 91204 818-409-0476 818-409-0496 fax [email protected] www.verdugojobcenter.org | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 33 | *Women at work 3871 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA. 91106 626-796-6870 ext.17 626-793-7396 fax www.womenatwork.org | 0 | Account Executive Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |
| 34 | *YWCA / Greater Los Angeles Margaret Brown 2501 W. Vernon Avenue | 0 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales |
| L.A., CA 90008 323-295-4288 323-295-9178 fax [email protected] www.ywcagla.org | Coordinator/Executive Assistant | ||
| 36 | El Clasificado Newspaper/job air | 7 | Account Executive Board Operator/On Air Sales Coordinator/Executive Assistant |