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Premier featured on MTV’s ‘Hired’
11 May 10
MTV'S NEW DOCU-SERIES "MTV HIRED" Takes viewers Inside The Lives Of Young People Vying For Their Dream Job
Series Premieres on Monday, May 17 at 6:30pm ET/PT
New York, NY (May 11, 2010) - Deciding on a career choice has always been one of the biggest challenges for young people. But given one of the tightest job markets in history, the process of finding a job is more daunting than ever. MTV will give job seekers hope when it premieres the new docu-series "MTV Hired" on Monday, May 17 at 6:30pm ET/PT. "MTV Hired," airing weekdays, takes an inside look at the lives of young people attempting to secure the job of their dreams. Viewers will get a firsthand look at the ups and downs experienced by applicants during the interview process and the nail-biting wait before they get a call back from a potential employer.
The series features a wide range of professions, including personal training, shoe design, event coordinating and many more. In each episode, viewers will meet the employers looking to fill these positions, get to know the hungry job applicants, sit in on the interviews and get a front-row seat when one lucky person lands the job of their dreams. Who will stand out and who will crack under pressure? Find out on "MTV Hired."
Below are the companies featured in "MTV Hired:"
American Rebel PR is a full-service public relations, marketing, branding, and events firm. American Rebel's office and showroom are a regular stopping point for celebrities and stylists alike. Founded in 2005 by Chris Detert, the guerilla marketing guru behind Von Dutch's late success, American Rebel PR has become one of the most in-demand firms in Hollywood because of their distinctive approach to PR and marketing, and their pioneering expertise in the fashion and lifestyle arenas. With over 25 clients and counting, ARPR has proven it is a force to be reckoned with in the PR and marketing field, and is here for the long haul, placing its clients in major outlets, music videos, TV shows, and online.
Malibu Family Wines is the premier wine maker situated in the beautiful Malibu Mountains. With over 60,000 vines sprawling over 65 acres, the vineyard produces 8 varieties of fruit that it produces into its well regarded Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. From its 30 years in the business, Malibu Family Wines is also well recognized as the backdrop in over 100 movies, commercials, and television shows filmed on site.
Models International, a premier boutique modeling agency based in New York and Los Angeles. William Scott Whitfield, managing partner of the Los Angeles office and Catherine Fellows of the New York office. The agency represents over 250 models for fashion, commercial, hosting, and endorsement endeavors. The agency's client list includes Vogue, Teen Vogue, Teen Magazine, Allure, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Modern Salon Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Rolls Royce, Abercrombie + Fitch, Ralph Lauren, Ed Hardy, Bebe, Rock & Republic, Pottery Barn, Macy's, Fox Racing, Sketchers, Wella, BCBG, Tilly's, Urban Decay, MTV, HBO and many others.
Premier Sports & Entertainment is a leading full-service sports and entertainment management and marketing firm with over 25 years of experience. As one of the industry's most experienced and respected firms, having just ranked among the Top 10 agencies with clients drafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Premier Sports & Entertainment has not only negotiated numerous landmark contracts, but they also pride themselves on the longstanding relationships they have established with their clients and their family members that extend beyond their playing careers.
Reveille is a leading independent studio focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights in scripted and unscripted television and digital entertainment, and a world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for advertisers. Reveille is known for popular and award-winning hit series including The Biggest Loser, The Office, The Buried Life, Ugly Betty, The Tudors, Tabatha's Salon Takeover, Shear Genius, and Parental Control. Through its distribution arm, Shine International, Reveille distributes its extensive library of programming to more than 150 countries. Reveille is part of the Shine Group, one of the world's foremost multinational entertainment and drama companies.
Steve Madden designs, sources, markets, and sells fashion-forward footwear and accessories for women, men and children. The shoes and accessories are sold through 85 company-owned stores (including the Company's online store) as well as department stores, and apparel, footwear, and accessories specialty stores. Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products, including for ready-to-wear, outerwear, cold weather accessories, eyewear, hosiery, and bedding and bath products.
Jessica Chesler, Sam Simmons, Noah Scheinmann, Matt Westmore, Marshall Eisen and Dave Sirulnick will all serve as executive producers. Jonathan Mussman is executive in charge of production for MTV.
