Watch the semifinalist video to win!

On September 22nd, The CW Austin begins the quest to find the face of our local television station!  Think you can follow in Mic’s footsteps? You can enter in two ways!

METHOD 1: Come out to the live auditions Saturday, September 22nd at the Hill Country Galleria amphitheater. Auditions will start at 10 a.m. Be sure to get there early as space is limited!

Make sure you have everything you need for the auditions!

 METHOD 2: Create your own one minute video and upload it with our online submission form ! Have fun with you video and really let us see your personality!

See what Mic has been up to as this year's Star .  It could be a glimpse into your future…

  AUDITION PROCESS
Contestants are asked to complete an application and audition in front of a camera at a pre-determined audition location. Each contestant also records a one-minute "Plea for Votes" video to convince Austin that he/she should be the next CW Austin Star. If a contestant makes it to the Semi-Finalist round, his/her "Plea for Votes" video is streamed on our site to earn votes. Any interested contestant must be at least 18 years old and a current resident/student in the Austin area. If you are unable to make it to the live audition you can upload your one minute plea to be considered as The CW Austin Star, details on uploading process and live audition coming soon!
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VOTING PROCESS
 The CW Austin picks the Top 4 at the live auditions. Those finalists are listed at thecwaustin.com. Who is the 5th Finalist? The decision is YOURS, AUSTIN! 15 Semi-Finalist will still have a chance at making the Top 5, but they have to have the votes! The Semi-Finalist’s pleas will be posted on thecwaustin.com and it’s up to the online community to decided who has what it takes to join the other Finalist!

Finalist will participate in weekly video challenges each week and the viewers get to vote. How do you vote?  Watch each weeks video challenges from start to finish, each complete view is a vote for your favorite Finalist. There is no limit on how many times a voter can watch a video or vote. (HINT: Finalists who get the word out through hitting the streets and social media have the most success with getting online votes, so show us what you’ve got!).
 
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JUDGING PROCESS
The judges' panel during the live audition is looking for key qualities that would make a great CW Austin Star. Each contestant is asked to read scripts, do impromptu promos, and answer questions from the panel.
Qualities that are factored into the judges' decision include: confidence, personality, appearance, on-camera presence, likability factor, relevance to young demographics, enthusiasm and overall ability to communicate and follow direction.
The final selection process for the winner is determined by a combination of judging panel votes, online votes, background checks and station management input. In 2012, you should expect to see the TOP FIVE finalists asked to complete tasks including but not limited to blogging, event hosting, social media and on camera work.
 
 
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THE CW STAR'S JOB
The CW Star job is the opportunity of a lifetime...and we're not kidding! The CW Austin Star receives a one-year contract to be a paid employee of The CW Austin and gain invaluable experience through appearances on TV, radio, web and cable. Plus, the Star will be an integral part of a marketing team that is constantly looking for ways to establish The CW Austin in the community, reach out to young audiences and engage with them. This also includes behind-the-scenes experience in event management, managing web content, production shoots and much, much, more.
The CW Austin Star needs to like the nightlife...because we want him/her in the community, on college campuses and at all kinds of Austin events, mingling with fans of CW shows and important members of our community. The star will be recognized and have a following of fans, so being comfortable as the center of attention is a must.
The CW Austin Star has to love the camera...because when he/she is not shooting promos, there are video blogs, interviews, man-on-the-street interactions and much more to get up on the website. Plus, he/she will front the station's social media, chatting up events, promotions, contests, the CW shows and day-to-day life.