The popular game show “Jeopardy!” is currently hiring a new clue writer, a position described as a rare opportunity given the show’s established writing team. The role, which is full-time and based in Culver City, California, offers an anticipated base salary between $132,000 and $178,000, along with potential annual incentives and comprehensive benefits. The compensation package is dependent on factors such as experience and education.
Candidates for this elite role must possess exceptional wit, clarity, and creativity, as well as strong research skills, ensuring that sources for clues do not include Wikipedia or AI. Applicants are required to pass the show’s contestant quiz, which covers a wide range of topics from U.S. geography and opera to science and superhero sidekicks. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for writing an average of eight categories per week.
The application process is rigorous, involving the completion of the “Jeopardy! Anytime Test”—50 questions answered within 15 seconds each. Additionally, applicants must submit six categories for the “Jeopardy!” and “Double Jeopardy!” rounds, each containing five clues, and three “Final Jeopardy!” categories and clues, all accompanied by verified sources. The deadline for submitting a resume, cover letter, and writing samples was July 10, 2026. The rarity of this opening is underscored by the fact that the show's current writing team, listed on IMDb as around 10 individuals, has largely been with the show since the 1990s.
