JEOPARDY! fans have scored an even rarer occurrence than a 20-day champion: a job opening with a $250,000 minimum salary, no less. The game show shared the elusive opportunity on social media, prompting fans to refresh their resumes with buzzer-fast speed. Jeopardy! posted it's seeking a Supervising Producer, Contestant Recruitment & Development on Tuesday.
The announcement was shared on their X and Instagram pages, opening the floodgates to fans. "Apply for the Supervising Producer, Contestant Recruitment & Development position with the link in bio," the caption read. As per the graphic, the main requirements are experience in contestant recruitment, knowledge of TV production, and a passion for Jeopardy! .
Read more on Jeopardy! 'DREAM JOB' Fans had a minor meltdown in the comments section as Jeopardy! rarely ever has openings to join its famously small staff. "I have none of those qualifications but I want that job!!!!!!!" one fan wrote. "When are you hiring writers," begged another.
"OMG WHAT A DREAM JOB!!!" wrote a third. Most read in Game shows "I wish I can get hired solely based off my love for jeopardy," lamented a fourth. "But I don’t want to get other people on the show, *I* want to get on the show!" joked a fifth.
SMALL STAFF According to its website , Jeopardy! has just ten writers, most of whom have been with the show for decades. When there are job openings, it's always a big deal. Fans may recall the iconic Clue Crew .
The late Alex Trebek hand-picked the fo.