Hallmark Channel Announces Nationwide Talent Search for the Next DIY Superstar for 'Home & Family'

Hallmark Channel's Daytime Emmy(R) nominated series "Home & Family" in partnership with DreamJobbing announces a nationwide talent search to find the next DIY star to join the on-air team. One lucky winner will be chosen to become a DIY expert on Home & Family for one week in mid-April, joining co-hosts Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare as the newest creative Family Member. They will create their own DIY projects for a national audience from the Home & Family set at Universal Studios, Hollywood.

DreamJobbing is an online opportunity platform created to inspire people by giving them incredible opportunities and a chance to change their story - from once in a lifetime opportunities such as Wildlife Volunteer in Thailand, to full time positions such as Writer for Lance Bass Productions, LLC. Producers are looking for enthusiastic candidates with strong DIY ideas, the ability to show viewers step-by-step how they created their DIY projects, great on-camera presence and a fun personality. Video applications will be accepted from March 7-April 15, 2016. Submission details and additional information can be found at: http://dreamjobbing.com/homeandfamily.

**Candidate requirements, official rules, judging criteria, eligibility requirements and details can be found here - http://dreamjobbing.com/homeandfamily.

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 US or DC who are at least 21 and legally able to work in US. Winner will receive $1500, round-trip airfare, accommodations, and transportation. Must be available to travel to Los Angeles for appearance on Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family" 4/20/16-4/29/16. Dates may change per Producer needs. Other restrictions apply. Official Sponsor: DreamJobbing LLC, 3112 Windsor Road, Austin, TX 78703. Subject to Official Rules and entry at DreamJobbing.com/homeandfamily.

ABOUT "HOME & FAMILY"

"Home & Family," currently in its fourth season, is the only daytime lifestyle series on cable television with 52 consecutive weeks of new episodes. Emmy(R) Winner Mark Steines and New York Times bestselling author and chef Cristina Ferrare host the fourth season of the two-time Daytime Emmy(R) Nominated Hallmark CHANNEL Original Lifestyle Series. "Home & Family" airs new original episodes Monday through Friday (10a.m. ET/PT, 9C - 12p.m. ET/PT, 11C) on Hallmark Channel.

"Home & Family" features not only the best in lifestyle advice, but also plays host to some of Hollywood's biggest stars and most exciting music acts. Recent guests that have visited include; Dolly Parton, Mira Sorvino, Steven Bauer, John Rhys-Davies, Joseph Fiennes, Melissa Ethridge, Fran Drescher, Hayden Christensen, Kate Bosworth, Nigel Lythgoe, James Brolin, Naomi Judd, Wolfgang Puck, Tony Robbins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Betty White, Dean Cain, Tori Spelling, Olivia Newton-John, Alison Sweeney, Russell Simmons, La Toya Jackson and Rocco DiSpirito. The series reaches viewers' homes from its own 2,800 square foot working home at Universal Studios.

Woody Fraser is the creator of "Home & Family." Marty Tenney is the executive producer. Rob George and William O'Hara are directors of "Home & Family" from Woody Fraser Enterprises. "Home & Family" is broadcast in 1080i, Hallmark Channel's selected HD Format. This program carries a TV-G parental guideline.