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G4techTV Canada launches 'Tech Junkie' search to host the most excellent summer adventure
Mar 5, 2007
TJ to host TV segments on the first ever Wired Road Trip with stops at Canada's coolest summer events TORONTO, March 5 /CNW/ - G4techTV Canada is launching a search for a 'TJ' (Tech Junkie) to host on-air segments while travelling coast-to-coast this summer in a gadget and gaming RV on the first ever Wired Road Trip. The Wired Road Trip will take the TJs to some of the Canada's hottest summer events ranging from extraordinary races to extreme sporting events and rocking concerts. G4techTV has mapped out the route and has supplied the ride but needs someone who's got game to team up with the summer tour as the official Wired TJ. The Wired Road Trip will appear online and on-air on G4techTV through weekly video podcasts and broadcasted segments allowing viewers around the world to join this exciting journey. The energetic host will travel from city to city participating in the electrifying journey of digital know-how, interesting faces and places and introducing viewers at home to the latest gaming, digital entertainment and gadgets. Anyone interested in becoming G4techTV's TJ can learn more about entering the competition by applying online starting February 28, 2007 on www.g4techtv.ca. Eligible entrants can submit the application online and upload a short video explaining why they will make the right TJ. Mandatory criteria for applying includes: a driver's license, experience with a camera and an enormous amount of energy and spunk. G4techTV needs someone ready for the ride of their life! The deadline is March 24th and will be followed by an online voting period from March 28th - April 6th where G4techTV viewers get the chance to vote for their favorite TJ. About G4techTV in Canada G4techTV Canada (formerly TechTV Canada) launched in September 2001. G4techTV is the one and only 24-hour television network that is plugged into every dimension of games, gear, gadgets and gigabytes. Co-owned by Comcast Corporation (G4 Media inc.) and Rogers Media Inc., the channel airs more than 24 original series. G4techTV is available on digital cable and satellite. For more information, see www.g4techtv.ca.