OPEN CASTING CALLS TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK FOR "THE JOB," A NEW COMPETITION SERIES TO AIR ON CBS

From the Producers of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and "Survivor," the Series Will Give Contestants a Chance at Winning Job Positions at Some of America's Most Prestigious Companies

Open casting calls will be held this weekend (Saturday, Oct. 6 - Sunday, Oct. 7) from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, ET/PT at the Sheraton Universal in Los Angeles and the Flatotel in New York City for THE JOB, a new competition series which will air on CBS. The series, produced by Emmy Award winners Michael Davies ("Who Wants to be a Millionaire") and Mark Burnett (SURVIVOR, "The Voice"), gives candidates selected from around the country a chance to win dynamic positions with potential for enormous growth at some of America's most iconic companies. Guided by Emmy Award nominee Lisa Ling ("The View"), the country's best and brightest compete in a compelling and challenging competition for a dream job at their dream company in industries such as fashion, game design, sports, travel and entertainment.

Following is the information for the casting calls:

LOS ANGELES
Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608

Please bring two (2) current photos, updated resume and cover letter.

NEW YORK
Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Flatotel
135 West 52nd Street (between 6th and 7th Ave.)
Suite 5A
New York, NY 10019

Please bring two (2) current photos, updated resume and cover letter.

Interested applicants can also apply at www.cbs.com/thejob. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to live and work in the United States.

THE JOB is produced by Embassy Row in association with Sony Pictures Television.

Official CBS Website: www.cbs.com/thejob

CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet