Entercom’s DEI Task Force Update
• Earlier this summer Entercom created its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force with the stated priorities of: 1) Building a more diverse organization; 2) Strengthening its culture of inclusion and respect; and 3) Helping to foster a more just, equitable and inclusive nation.
On Tuesday, Entercom Chairman, President & CEO David Field issued a DEI update in a staff memo that announced a 2020 DEI Action Plan that includes partnerships forged with the National Urban League and HBCUs Morehouse, Clark & Spelman Colleges.
Entercom has also launched a Fellowship Program that, according to Field, “will create up to ten fellowship roles for recent college graduates emphasizing diverse candidates to fill key openings across the organization. The fellowship program is a structured one-year job assignment complete with coaching, mentoring and career development experiences to foster a rapid learning and growth environment among the cohort, while increasing the successful integration of early career talent within our team.”
Field also announced that Entercom will launch Unconscious Bias Training, described as “a virtual interactive training for our leadership team and online training for our entire team as part of our ongoing investments in skill building and training. We will also be increasing the capacity of our HR team to help implement these significant actions and ensure that we are successful in making meaningful progress toward our DEI goals.”
In closing, Field said, “I am excited about these new partnerships and programs that will enhance our organization. We move forward with a recognition that our progress will require a long-term commitment, as we work together to build a more diverse team, strengthen our culture of inclusion and respect, and help foster a more just, equitable and inclusive nation.”
