CBS Schedules 'The Job' Premiere for Feb. 8

Reality competition series is from Michael Davies and Mark Burnett

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/20/2012 2:10:52 PM

CBS' new reality competition series The Job will premiere Friday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.

The Job, from executive producers Michael Davies and Mark Burnett, features five contestants each episode competing in elimination challenges before a panel of executives for a chance at their dream job.

In addition to each episode's featured company, which will be announced in January, representatives from three guest companies in related industries will be able to make an offer to one of the candidates.

Lisa Ling will host the series, which is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Embassy Row.

Undercover Boss, which currently airs Fridays at 8 p.m., will return to the schedule April 19.