HSN targets Sarasota area for job growth

Online and TV retailer HSN is growing its work-at-home program, and Manatee and Sarasota are among a dozen Florida counties where the entertainment and lifestyle company seeks employees.

The company, in total, looks to fill 540 part-time and 200 full-time positions, according to a statement. In addition to Manatee and Sarasota, the company has opened the program to people in Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Polk, Seminole and Sumter counties.

Most of the jobs open in the work-at-home program are in front line customer service, according to the firm's website. The work includes support calls, sales calls and troubleshooting any problems a customer has with one of HSN's digital platforms.