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Dream of being on air? JTV is looking for talent
The broadcast network is holding open auditions beginning Friday morning at the Courtyard Las Vegas South.
Las Vegas--Jewelry Television is recruiting participants for its show host apprentice program and will hold open auditions in Las Vegas later this week.
The auditions are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 29 and run through Sunday evening, May 31 at the Courtyard Las Vegas South.
Selected apprentices will enter a training program to teach them about both the product and how to perform on air.
JTV said candidates must be willing to relocate to Knoxville, Tenn., where the company’s headquarters and studios are located. JTV also said that the candidates should have a passion for jewelry and gemstones, though “extensive knowledge is not required upon hire.”
Other criteria include being driven to succeed in a sales environment; being charismatic, energetic and engaging with the audience through the on-screen presence; and the ability to talk on camera about jewelry and gemstones unscripted for up to four hours.
For more information about the auditions or to set up an appointment, contact Nathan Brown at 865-692-6000, ext. 2231 or Nathan.Brown@JTV.com.
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