Also called: Quiz Show Fact-Checker, Clue Researcher
Checks every question and answer on quiz shows against trusted sources so no wrong answer ever airs, and helps judge disputed responses.
A game show researcher gets 60 new clues and finds two solid sources for each, from encyclopedias to museum experts. They flag answers that could be argued, check pronunciations, and sit in the studio during tapings to help rule on tricky responses.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in history, English, journalism, or a science.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: History, English, Journalism.
Growing slowly. Only a few long-running quiz shows employ research staffs.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI search speeds research but makes confident mistakes; shows still pay humans to verify every clue.
Classes: AP History, English, Science.
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