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Approved by OMB 3060-0928
January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0009961889
File Number:
0000009179
Submit Date:
04/07/2016
Call Sign:
WJKT
Facility ID:
68519
City:
JACKSON
State:
TN
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report Amendment
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/07/2016
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2016

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? Yes

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

NEXSTAR BROADCASTING, INC.

Doing Business As: WJKT

Elizabeth Ryder

545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY

SUITE 700

IRVING, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800

eryder@nexstar.tv

Company

Contact Representatives (1)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Elizabeth Ryder

General Counsel

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

545 E John Carpenter Freeway

Suite 700

Irving, TX 75062

United States

+1 (972) 373-8800

eryder@nexstar.tv

Legal Representative

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network FOX
Nielsen DMA Jackson TN
Web Home Page Address www.localmemphis.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 0.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 0.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(6)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Young Icons
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 8-8:30am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each week, The Young Icons, "offers a glimpse inside the lives of the brightest and the best of America's youth (age 18 and younger), including world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs." This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Wednesdays; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Pets TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 7:30-8am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pets.TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. Pet news, pet care, pet health, and pet lifestyles!. The show not only features the usual domestic household pets but the unusual exotic pets people love. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Friday; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 6) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 7-7:30am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program's purpose is to draw youth to the conclusions that right choices give one the winning edge in life. Each week the program profiles young achievers who are peer role models. These role models are introduces by the best of American celebrity status athletes and professionals who have also triumphed through challenges and adversity. Several topics/principles are taught in the series such as choosing love over prejudice, overcoming family tragedy, defeating substance abuse, and living by Godly principles. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Mondays; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Eco Company
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 8:30-9am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program will explore all aspects of being green and understanding how we impact our world. The E-Co team will report on the latest technologies in energy, recycling, conservation, and organics and will share stories of young people making a positive impact on the environment. Each week the show will also provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. Viewers will also be able to submit their own ideas and videos on how to live Green! This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)it will air at between 7:00am and 10:00pm; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on thursday; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7-7:30am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program content for this show includes safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. The program also shows real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as weel as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)it will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Tuesdays and Sundays; 4)it will be 30:00 in length; 5)it will displays the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 6) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7:30-8am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This is a show about dogs and the people who love them. Dogs of all sizes, shapes, and breeds from across the US are featured. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)it airs between 7am and 10pm; 3)it is regulary scheduled on Sundays 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it displays the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are provided to program guide publishers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Buddy Rein
Address 1725 Shelby Oaks Drive Ste 101
City Memphis
State TN
Zip 38134
Telephone Number (901) 323-2430
Email Address brein@localmemphis.com
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. We ceased our D2 operation on 2/20/13 therefore no programming of any kind aired from that point on on 24.2

Other Matters (6)

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Other Matters (1 of 6) Response
Program Title Young Icons
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled saturdays 8am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each week, The Young Icons, "offers a glimpse inside the lives of the brightest and the best of America's youth (age 18 and younger), including world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs." This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Friday; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Other Matters (2 of 6) Response
Program Title Eco Company
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled saturdays 8:30am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program will explore all aspects of being green and understanding how we impact our world. The E-Co team will report on the latest technologies in energy, recycling, conservation, and organics and will share stories of young people making a positive impact on the environment. Each week the show will also provide practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. Viewers will also be able to submit their own ideas and videos on how to live Green! This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)it will air at between 7:00am and 10:00pm; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on thursday; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Other Matters (3 of 6) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 7am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program content for this show includes safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. The program also shows real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as weel as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)it will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Tuesdays; 4)it will be 30:00 in length; 5)it will displays the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Other Matters (4 of 6) Response
Program Title Pets.TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled saturdays 7:30am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pets.TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. Pet news, pet care, pet health, and pet lifestyles!. The show not only features the usual domestic household pets but the unusual exotic pets people love. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Friday; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.
Other Matters (5 of 6) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled sundays 7:30am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This is a show about dogs and the people who love them. Dogs of all sizes, shapes, and breeds from across the US are featured. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it serves the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)it airs between 7am and 10pm; 3)it is regulary scheduled on Sundays 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it displays the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program are provided to program guide publishers.
Other Matters (6 of 6) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays 7am 16.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The program's purpose is to draw youth to the conclusions that right choices give one the winning edge in life. Each week the program profiles young achievers who are peer role models. These role models are introduces by the best of American celebrity status athletes and professionals who have also triumphed through challenges and adversity. Several topics/principles are taught in the series such as choosing love over prejudice, overcoming family tragedy, defeating substance abuse, and living by Godly principles. This program meets the definition of "core programming" because 1)it will serve the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under; 2)will air at 7:00am; 3)it will be regulary scheduled on Thursday; 4)it is 30:00 in length; 5)it will display the E/I symbol throughout the program; 6)the educational/informational objective and target child audience for this program will be provided to program guide publishers.

Certification

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Question Response

The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. Yes
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Buddy Rein

Executive Services Administrator


04/07/2016

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