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UPDATE: Thank you to everyone for all your submissions and comments. After reviewing every single one of the entries and reading all of your comments, we are happy to announce that we have chosen our writer/producer/host for our brand new Wide Open Throttle news program.

Tune in to the premiere of Wide Open Throttle on the all new Motor Trend channel (http://www.youtube.com/motortrend) on Thursday, Feb. 2 … and find out who we picked!

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We’re looking for a writer/producer/host for our Wide Open Throttle news program, coming soon to the Motor Trend channel here on YouTube.

If you love cars and car culture, have an eye for what makes a great story, and feel comfortable in front of the camera, we want to see what you can do.

So simply write and present a 60 second automotive news story, and post it as a video response to this video.

We’re looking for someone whose knowledge of and passion for all things automotive leaps off the screen and engages our audience.

Who knows… we could be looking for YOU!

Comments

Chevellion19 says:

Saabkyle04

hyteck9 says:

what? that’s it? You didn’t think to email, PM, txt, phone or otherwise
interview all the WOT readers that followed the audition directions to see
what our credentials are; what direction we might want to take the show;
What we might add if we had… a budget and 14 more minutes of video time?
Nice. You blew off loyal followers who would love to break into the
industry, invested time and effort, could provide fresh insight.. and
instead take someone already in the game. I call shenanigans.

Motor Trend Channel says:

Thank you to everyone for all your submissions and comments. After
reviewing every single one of the entries and reading all of your comments,
we are happy to announce that we have chosen our writer/producer/host for
our brand new Wide Open Throttle news program. Tune in to the premiere of
Wide Open Throttle on the all new Motor Trend youtube channel on Thursday,
Feb. 2 … and find out who we picked!

Shannon McClain says:

My vote is for Hank Daniels!!! Young, funny & a host I’d like to watch over
& over.

Nick Hoyle says:

Vote for Engineering Explained. You won’t regret it.

Aj says:

i’m not seeing/hearing of a deadline? does anyone know of one?

inferno8428 says:

Save you some time there.. Jessi Lang? She’s good looking.. knows more
about cars than half the GUYS that support her and you’d be stupid to not
have her with the potential traffic she could bring in..

talal h says:

i actually never watched a car review before watching jessi lang (even
though I’m much into cars) she is just great… professional interesting
and honestly she could teach u much!

Engineering Explained says:

For those just chiming in, my video can be viewed on my channel or by
searching “Motor Trend 60 Second Review 2012 Porsche Carrera.” I spent the
extra time to put a video together specifically for this position. I’m a
mechanical engineer and can offer a different point of view on vehicles
that the ordinary person. If you guys like it, thumbs up! If not, may the
better reviewer win!!

hankaaron223 says:

@VDuBlUv1 You’re sick.

jax1079 says:

A little bummed. There is no doubt that Jessi’s production was one of the
slickest; however, it was also more or less professional and far exceeded
the posted time limit. Perhaps it would have been more fair (I hate that
word) to announce finalists and meet us in person. I would have gladly
payed my own way out there for the opportunity. In any case, good luck to
Jessi and the new channel!

FISHDlCK says:

Jessi Lang!!

MrKasperw says:

No doubt, Jessi Lang!

Addiel Lopez says:

Jessi Lang is the very life blood of roadfly, she would be a great addition
to Motor Trend and would attract a new following to your channel.

Yücel Uçur says:

JESSI LANG!!!

mikesixer3 says:

Jessi Lang was the only reason i watched roadfly reviews. She would
definately add some umgh to your reviews. She knows her stuff and is very
informative. Even when I’m not interested in the vehicle I still watch just
because Jessi is doing the review. And MotorTrend needs Jessi Lang!

Loren Wong says:

You can’t go wrong selecting Jessi Lang. She is professional, knowledgeable
and a car enthusiast like all of us!

sid203 says:

Get the picture….. Jessi Lang

MysticCobra04 says:

Her skills surpass all expectation and these are the reasons she should
hired immediately.I am posting this because Jessi Lang is actually being
sabotaged for no reason from her fucking asshole Boss who clearly a piece
of shit illogical retard fucking bitch. I my self know all about Managerial
positions and how what type of behavior the people who get them show and do
just to get ahead. Managerial positions are usually given to people who are
fucking assholes for this specific reason. Jessi Lang

UntouchableMonkey says:

Jessi Lang has locked up the job already, right?

djsabourin101 says:

Some of you guys are as dry as a cracker, please stray from your ordinary
and pick someone with some jump in their step please!

AutomotiveMediaGroup says:

@VDuBlUv1 Ouch. Man, take a deep breath and relax. Did she kill your dog or
something? I’ve never seen someone so relentlessly attack someone like that.

speedstar328i says:

people need to calm down no offense SAABKYLE04 is not that great especially
when compared to the host from top gear(original, not the cheesy american)
I think its time for something different maybe a black guy like me haha
lewis hampltion blew everyone away f1, i think its time for a black host(
no i wouldn’t be the very first but the best would be cool )

Alex Lutz says:

Jessi

Rickster1965 says:

I’m a car fanatic and look forward to each and every review by Jessi Lang!
She’s professional, & knowledgeable about each and every car she reviews.
She’ll do great on Motor Trend! Roadfly isn’t so great anymore without
Jessi, I don’t watch their reviews anymore. Interesting someone from
Roadfly created a fake account and is badmouthing her.

Hank Daniels says:

That guy Hank Daniels is awesome! He’s witty, knows his stuff, AND most
importantly he lives in LA, so it would be really easy for Motor Trend to
collaborate with him.

luuzeri says:

@AutomotiveMediaGroup You said it yourself. “I always do my best to make
sure every question of the most die-hard car geek is answered by the end
of my videos.” Doesn’t work for videos intended for masses.

Alexander Smith says:

Morgan freeman!

Aj says:

I’m Andrew Rogers from the Porsche 928 review. Wide Open Throttle should
pick me because I am a complete auto-fanatic, I love to drive, and I am a
talented writer. I have experience in front of the camera, and promise to
answer any question you have about the automotive industry, design, racing,
history, and of course, numbers. Anything that has to do with cars, I’ll
tackle. And next time I won’t wear an ill fitting shirt haha

theriverrunpast says:

@jimbolightningy — I whole-heartedly disagree. Most people are drawn to
Jessi for her intelligence (PhD candidate, what?), for her ability to speak
about anything and make it fun & interesting. Simple people will reduce her
to, and be drawn to her simply for her body, as they do with women – but
evolved people will be drawn to her for all of her qualities. Simple people
will always have a narrow view of the world, but amazing things are going
on constantly, beyond their grasp

AutomotiveMediaGroup says:

I’m Chris Moran, featured in the Ferrari 430 Scuderia video response? Why
not me? I always do my best to make sure every question of the most
die-hard car geek is answered by the end of my videos. Watch my Ferrari
video, and envision every spotlight car under the Motor Trend label getting
the same level of attention. Gimme a thumbs up for support!

777row says:

Jessi is a great presenter and she knows what to look for when reviewing
cars. And she is very beautiful as well. Go Jessi

Cort says:

Jessi is a sweet heart, a great host, and has the sex appeal that motor
trend has been lacking for years. Get em Jessi!

jimbolightningy says:

i honestly dont care any more ill be busy playing gt5

jax1079 says:

Check out my page, jax1079. Hope you enjoy. Thanks!

superduperzipz says:

saabkyle04!

3topgear says:

3topgear. please go check out my videos. there great. especially my jaguar
xkr-s one

Rubystache says:

Tossing in my vote for the saucy blonde, Jessi Lang.

Da Boss says:

Brian Cooley ! , he is PRO and better than most of your MT hosts ..

jax1079 says:

So does the WOT preview mean we all lost? Or did someone win? Or is it
still up in the air? (Pick me!)

sid203 says:

Jessi Lang

bceltics121 says:

I have the knowledge and passion but im not so sure about being in front of
a camera. Working with cars would be a dream job though, thats for sure.

seamoney90 says:

i really like saabkyle04 and i do watch his full in depth reviews.. but i
think hes got no personality.. monotone!!

sid203 says:

Jessi Lang

midullu says:

Saabkyle04.

thebigwarthog says:

I started watching roadfly because of Jessi and I’m sad to see that she is
no longer making videos with them. I think it’s very unprofessional for
someone to come out and publicly bash Jessi for personal reasons and casts
roadfly in a negative light. I will still watch Roadfly but your image has
taken a bit of a hit in my opinion.

Albert Yang says:

Jessi Lang!! If you pick her, at least even if the car sucks, you will
still get eye candy.

dandmmotorsports says:

@AutomotiveMediaGroup We love your stuff, obviously! Looking forward to
2012!

theriverrunpast says:

@VDuBlUv1 — bwahahahahahahahaha — u mad. I don’t claim to know a ton
about cars (self-admitted novice/budding enthusiastic, thanks to Jessi’s
enthusiastic reviews), but I do know misplaced internet aggression due to
real life inadequacy when I see it. I’m sorry your life doesn’t make you
happy (unloving wife? kids who see that you’re a miserable phony? what is
it exactly?), but you can change that starting today. Good luck, dude.

Ross Barlow says:

Jesse Lang is the BEST and that’s coming from an Aussie!!!

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