Assistant Lighting Director	I change all the bulbs when they blow and shine flashlights to light the cast during power outages.	I help Chuck set up the lights and I keep my head down to avoid things that are thrown at me.	I make sure the ZOOMers know how to do all the different things they do on the show.	B	The Assistant Lighting Director helps Chuck (the Lighting Director) set up the lights and also avoids things that are thrown.
Drama Coach	I make sure the ZOOMers know how to do all the different things they do on the show.	I'm responsible for choosing which ZOOMgames, recipes, zingers, dos and other stuff we'll do on the show.	I make sure the senior crew members know how to impress other members of the staff by speaking in very loud voices and by lifting their fingers when they drink tea.	A	The Drama Coach makes sure the ZOOMers know how to do all the different things they do on the show.
Coordinating Producer	I'm responsible for paying everyone and providing things like phones, computers, rooms - all the daily operational things that need to happen for the production to succeed.	I'm responsible for choosing which ZOOMgames, recipes, zingers, dos and other stuff we'll do on the show.	I have to check that all staff can tap their heads and rub their tummies at the same time. Coordination is very important when you make TV shows.	B	The Coordinating Producer is responsible for choosing which ZOOMgames, recipes, zingers, dos and other stuff to do on the show.
Unit Manager	We have a small puppy on the show, called Unit. I have to feed him milk bones and take him out to do his thing outside between takes.	I label a lot of tapes and shuffle a lot of paper. I also assist the editors and the segment producer.	I'm responsible for paying everyone and providing things like phones, computers, rooms - all the daily operational things that need to happen for the production to succeed.	C	The Unit Manager is responsible for paying everyone and providing things like phones, computers, rooms - all the daily operational things that need to happen for the production to succeed.
Production Assistant	I label a lot of tapes and shuffle a lot of paper. I also assist the editors and the segment producer.	I have to polish the golden hub caps on the Senior Producer's  sports car.	I test the ZOOMgames, zingers, dos, and cafes at the office, and with kids at schools and camps, to make sure they work, they're fun, and aren't too easy or too hard.  	A	The Production Assistant labels a lot of tapes and shuffles a lot of paper, and assists the editors and the segment producer.
Research Assistant	I research what assistants we need for the show. Most people need a little help. I go to the Assistants Convention in Atlanta to find the very best.	I test the ZOOMgames, zingers, dos, and cafes at the office and with kids at schools and camps to make sure they work, they're fun, and aren't too easy or too hard.  	I look stuff up at the library to make sure the crew have interesting things to say to their families when they go home after a long day. Otherwise they'd just talk about ZOOM the whole time.	B	The Research Assistant tests the ZOOMgames, zingers, dos, and cafes at the office and with kids at schools and camps to make sure they work, they're fun, and aren't too easy or too hard.
Executive Producer	I'm the Big Boss. Not to be confused with the Head Honcho.	I'm the Head Honcho. Not to be confused with the Big Boss.	I'm the Whole Enchilada. Not to be confused with the Big Boss or the Head Honcho.	A	The Executive Producer is simply The Big Boss.
Lighting Director	I'm responsible for all the videos on ZOOM that are produced outside the studio: ZOOMguests, ZOOMdos, ZOOMvids and animations, and whatZup. Then I supervise the editing staff who put together all the pieces of the show.	Television needs lights. Without lights the cameras wouldn't see anything and ZOOM would be a radio program. I direct the lights.	I wear a special glove with small electric lights attached to my fingertips. When I point, it lights up the room. The camerapeople follow where I'm pointing and that's how we get the right pictures onto your TV.	B	Television needs lights. Without lights the cameras wouldn't see anything and ZOOM would be a radio program. The Lighting Director directs the lights.
Office Coordinator	I'm the person who makes everyone's computer crash when they're having fun in the studio during the taping of the show.	I make sure the set is in place and looks the very best for the camera.	I maintain the office while most staff members are in the studio during the taping of the show.	C	The Office Coordinator maintains the ZOOM office while most staff members are in the studio during the taping of the show.
Scenic Carpenter	I make sure all the parts of the show can work together in an efficient way, and spend a lot of time talking with producers of each area about whether they have enough time and money to do what they're planning. Usually they don't.	 I travel around Western Massachusetts looking for cool scenery - fields, farmland, lakes, that kind of thing. We then go there on weekends to unwind.	I make sure all the scenic elements are in place and look the very best for the camera.	C	The Scenic Carpenter makes sure all the scenic elements are in place and look the very best for the camera.
Budget Manager	I make sure the ZOOMers don't spend their allowances on unnecessary items or frivolous objects.	I make sure all the parts of the show work together efficiently, and spend a lot of time talking with producers of each area about whether they have enough time and money to do what they're planning.	I put the video of the kids into a computer so the editors can piece together the shows.  Sometimes I choose music and sound effects, like a cow mooing.	B	The Budget Manager makes sure all the parts of the show work together efficiently, and spends a lot of time talking with producers about whether they have enough time and money to do what they're planning.
Assistant Editor	I put the video of the kids into a computer so the editors can piece together the shows.  Sometimes I choose music and sound effects, like a cow mooing.	I stand over the editor's shoulder, letting them know when they've done it right.	I help the cast with all the cool science stuff.	A	The Assistant Editor puts the video of the kids into a computer so the editors can piece together the shows.
Content Manager	I'm responsible for the videos on ZOOM that are produced outside the studio: ZOOMguests, ZOOMdos, ZOOMvids and animations, and whatZup.  Then I supervise the editing staff that puts all the pieces of the show together.	I help the cast with all the cool science stuff.	I make sure everyone on the set is content. That way we get the most amount of work out of them for the least amount of money. I also choose all the mood music that plays in our elevators.	B	The Content Manager helps the cast with all the cool science stuff.
Segment Producer	I help Chuck set up the lights and I keep my head down to avoid things that are thrown at me.	I have to produce all the grapefruit for our breakfast production meetings. These grapefruit segments form part of a calorie-controlled diet and are full of <nobr>vitamin C.</nobr>	I'm responsible for all the videos on ZOOM that are produced outside the studio: ZOOMguests, ZOOMdos, ZOOMvids and animations, and whatZup. Then I supervise the editing staff who put together all the pieces of the show.	C	The Segment Producer is responsible for the videos on ZOOM that are produced outside the studio, then supervises the editing staff that puts all the pieces of the show together.
Production Manager	I have to make sure that our supply of cheese never dips below 3 pounds. If it does, I must milk the ZOOMcow and make more cheese.	I am responsible for overseeing the budget, hiring the studio crew, and scheduling the production.	I operate the camera that's on a long arm.	B	The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the budget, hiring the studio crew, and scheduling the production.
Jib Cameraman	I operate the camera that's on a long arm.	I get together all the stuff that the ZOOMers handle, like straws and glue. I make, have made, buy, borrow and recycle props.	I shoot the jib, whenever we need to get video of it. You'd be surprised how often the Director wants to see it.	A	The Jib Cameraman operates the camera that's on a long arm.
Props Coordinator	I help the cast with all the cool science stuff.	I prop up the Executive Producer after lunch.	I get together all the stuff that the ZOOMers handle, like straws and glue. I make, have made, buy, borrow and recycle props.	C	The Props Coordinator gets together all the stuff that the ZOOMers handle and makes, has made, buys, borrows and recycles props.
Prop Assistant	I receive orders from my boss and translate them into fabulously cool props for the show.	I'm responsible for the clothes the ZOOMers wear.	I build and move the scenery.	A	"I receive orders from my boss and translate them into fabulously cool props for the show," says the Prop Assistant.
Video Tape Operator	I operate the video recording and playback machines in the video tape room.	I receive orders from my boss and translate them into fabulously cool props for the show.	My job is to keep magnets away from the videotapes so they don't get erased.	A	The Video Tape Operator operates the video recording and playback machines in the video tape room.
Senior Producer	I'm the Whole Enchilada. Not to be confused with the Big Boss or the Head Honcho.	I'm the Head Honcho. Not to be confused with the Big Boss.	I'm the Big Boss. Not to be confused with the Head Honcho.	B	The Senior Producer is simply The Head Honcho.
Studio Nurse	I get the ingredients ready for the CafeZOOMs.	I build and move the scenery.	It's my job to keep the ZOOMers and crew in good health so they can do their jobs.	C	It's the job of the Studio Nurse to keep the ZOOMers and crew in good health so they can do their jobs.
Wardrobe	I'm responsible for the clothes the ZOOMers wear.	I am not a person. I'm an actual wardrobe.	I find and buy everything the ZOOMers use on the show.	A	Wardrobe is responsible for the clothes the ZOOMers wear.
Props Shopper	I take notes during the shoots so the editors know how to edit the segments.	I find and buy everything the ZOOMers use on the show.	I buy the ZOOM stuff we all have to wear at work: ZOOM hats, ZOOM underwear, etc.	B	The Props Shopper finds and buys everything the ZOOMers use on the show.
Control Room PA	I buy the ZOOM stuff we all have to wear at work: ZOOM hats, ZOOM underwear, etc.	I take notes during the shoots so the editors know how to edit the segments.	I'm the Whole Enchilada. Not to be confused with the Big Boss or the Head Honcho.	B	The Control Room PA takes notes during the shoots so the editors know how to edit the segments.
Cameraperson	I work the handheld camera, or other types.	I buy the cameras we need.	I do all the publicity and photography for magazines.	A	The Camerapeople work all the cameras.
Scenics Technician	I buy the cameras we need.	I build and move the scenery.	I'm the setter-up of lights and the maker of shadows.	B	The Scenics Technician builds and moves the scenery.
Grip	I'm the setter-up of lights and the maker of shadows.	I keep everyone in line when we're shooting.	I grip things very tightly, to make sure they don't break easily.	A	The Grip is the setter-up of lights and the maker of shadows.
Food Stylist	I eat the food that the ZOOMers make in the CafeZOOMs.	I get the ingredients ready for the CafeZOOMs.	I go and sell the food made by the ZOOMers after the CafeZOOMs are done.	B	The Food Stylist gets the ingredients ready for the CafeZOOMs.
Floor Director	I keep everyone in line when we're shooting.	I sweep up the floor after the ZOOMers. What a mess!	I put the microphones on the ZOOMers so they can be heard on TV.	A	The Floor Director keeps everyone in line when they're shooting.
Audio Assistant	Pardon?	I put the microphones on the ZOOMers so they can be heard on TV.	I edit all the sound effects after the shows have been taped.	B	The Audio Assistant puts the microphones on the ZOOMers so they can be heard on TV.
Audio One	Audio One has been described as "the sound-guy with all the knobs who controls the microphones."	Audio One has been described as "the microphone with all the knobs that control the sound-guys."	Audio One has been described as "the knob attached to all the sound-guys that controls microphones."	A	Audio One has been correctly described as "the sound-guy with all the knobs who controls the microphones."
Video Engineer	I control how the camera pictures look and make sure the colors look wrong.	I control how the camera pictures look and make sure the colors look right.	I control how the camera pictures look and make sure the sounds are okay.	B	The Video Engineer controls how the camera pictures look and makes sure the colors look right.
Cast Manager	I direct the show.	I take all the ZOOMers home at the end of each day's shooting.	I'm the ZOOMkeeper.	C	The Cast Manager is the ZOOMkeeper. 
Assistant Director	I control how the camera pictures look and make sure the colors look right.	I'm the setter-up of lights and the maker of shadows.	I log every "take" and keep the daily production on schedule.	C	The Assistant Director logs every "take" and keeps the daily production on schedule.
Special Projects Assistant	I'm the Kid Wrangler.	I control how the camera pictures look and make sure the colors look right.	I pay for this show with my own money.	A	The Special Projects Assistant is the Kid Wrangler.
Makeup Artist	I make up stories about artists to amuse the cast.	I do hair and makeup for the ZOOMers	I'm the Kid Wrangler.	B	The Makeup Artist does hair and makeup for the ZOOMers.
Director	I work at the reception desk, and when people ask where things are, I direct them. "It's over there," I often say. Sometimes I say, "Take a left and it's the second door on the right."	I read all the letters kids send in and help select the good ones. I then help the producers turn them into segments for the show.	I direct the show.	C	The Director directs the show.
Associate Producer	I read all the letters kids send in and help select the good ones. I then help the producers turn them into segments for the show. Oh, and I get the coffee. (Actually I've never had to get coffee once!)	I live on an island in the Caribbean and phone in every week to check that the show is going OK.	I tame all the wild and dangerous animals we use on the show. Luckily, there haven't been any so far.	A	The Associate Producer reads all the letters kids send in, helps select the good ones, and then helps the producers turn them into segments for the show.
Post Production Assistant	I read all the letters kids send in and help select the good ones. I then help the producers turn them into segments for the show. Oh, and I get the coffee. (Actually I've never had to get coffee once!)	I keep track of tapes, segments, and other bits and pieces used by the editors and post production supervisor. I also create the 'Znakes' for the shows, the wiggly names you see on screen.	I have to make sure the editor gets out of bed in time in the mornings.	B	The Post Production Assistant tracks tapes, segments, and other bits and pieces used by the editors and post production supervisor, and also creates the 'Znakes' for the shows &#150; the wiggly names you see on screen.
Promotion Assistant	I have to wear a giant foam ZOOM logo at national trade conferences that we attend. This helps draw attention to the show.	I gather all the pictures and descriptions, that go on the video boxes of ZOOM. I also help to have ZOOM-related games and toys made that you can find in stores.	I help the Publicist promote ZOOM across the country. I send video tapes, photos, and information to newspapers, magazines, and TV shows so they can write stories about ZOOM.	C	The Promotion Assistant helps the Publicist promote ZOOM across the country, sending video tapes, photos, and information to newspapers, magazines, and TV shows so they can write stories about ZOOM.
Enterprises Coordinator	I go to all the malls selling ZOOM T-shirts to clothing stores.	I gather all the pictures and descriptions, that go on the video boxes of ZOOM. I also help to have ZOOM-related games and toys made that you can find in stores.	I help the Publicist promote ZOOM across the country. I send video tapes, photos, and information to newspapers, magazines, and TV shows so they can write stories about ZOOM.	B	The Enterprises Coordinator gathers all the materials together, like pictures and descriptions, to put on the video boxes of ZOOM and also helps in the process of having ZOOM-related games and toys made that you can find in stores.
Production Designer	I work on the graphic look of the show, coming up with the logo, set design, ZOOMerangs, videobox, letterhead and stickers.	I keep track of tapes, segments, and other bits and pieces used by the editors and post production supervisor. I also create the 'Znakes' for the shows, the wiggly names you see on screen.	I have to paint all those ZOOM stripes onto everything that will get used on the show.	A	The Production Designer works on the graphic look of the show, coming up with the logo, set design, ZOOMerangs, videobox, letterhead and stickers.
Systems Specialist	I create systems for how everyone should work - how high their chairs are, how much light they have in their office, and so on. Making a show like ZOOM is all about systems.	I help maintain the computer network through which most of our computers talk to each other, and to yours. I also help run databases which process and store inconceivably vast amounts of information.	I design the look and feel of this web site. I pick the photos, colors and textures, make simple illustrations and animations, and figure out the navigation to try to make a great looking, fun, and easy-to-use site. 	B	The Systems Specialist helps maintain the computer network through which most of our computers talk to each other, and to yours.  I also help run databases which process and store inconceivably vast amounts of information.  
National Underwriting Manager	I write to everyone in my family to ask for money to help pay for ZOOM.	I help maintain the computer network through which most of our computers talk to each other, and to yours.  I also help run databases which process and store inconceivably vast amounts of information.	I develop proposals, presentations, and direct marketing and advertising campaigns to support the sales team. I develop sponsorship relationships with national sponsors.	C	The National Underwriting Manager develops proposals, presentations, and direct marketing and advertising campaigns to support the sales team, and develops sponsorship relationships with national sponsors.
Editor	I take the video footage from the studio shoots and piece them together with music and special effects to create the final ZOOM show.	I develop proposals, presentations and direct marketing and advertising campaigns to support the sales team. I develop sponsorship relationships with national sponsors.	I take the ZOOM shows that were made in the 1970s and I edit the new ZOOMers into every shot to make the new shows.	A	The editor takes the video footage from the studio shoots and piece them together with music and special effects to create the final ZOOM shows.
Publicist	My job is to telephone people at home to make sure they're watching ZOOM and not some other show.	I work with reporters at newspapers, magazines, and radio & television stations to help them create feature articles and television segments about ZOOM. 	I take the video footage from the studio shoots and piece them together with music and special effects to create the final ZOOM show.	B	The publicist works with reporters at newspapers, magazines, and radio & television stations to help them create feature articles and television segments about ZOOM. 
Educational Print Manager	I work with reporters at newspapers, magazines, and radio & television stations to help them create feature articles and television segments about ZOOM. 	My job is to educate the Print Manager about how best to print things about the show.	I develop educational materials to help kids and adults learn how to do the activities on ZOOM.	C	The Educational Print Manager develops educational materials to help kids and adults learn how to do the activities on ZOOM.
Paralegal	I write and review the contracts between WGBH and the people who help produce ZOOM, making sure that everyone's rights and responsibilities are clearly spelled out. 	I develop educational materials to help kids and adults learn how to do the activities on ZOOM.	I have to go to a judge once a month to get all the ZOOMdos and ZOOMsci features approved for use in all fifty states.	A	The Paralegal writes and reviews the contracts between WGBH and the people who help to produce ZOOM, making sure that everyone's rights and responsibilities are clearly spelled out. 
Web Producer	I write and review the contracts between WGBH and the people who help produce ZOOM, making sure that everyone's rights and responsibilities are clearly spelled out. 	I help create a site that kids can fill with fun and exciting stuff. I also came up with this game, helped teach the Ubbi Dubbi translator how to speak English and I choose which things go on the site.	I have to go through all those ones and zeroes that make up the computer code, to make sure no twos or threes have snuck in.	B	The Web Producer helps create a site that you can fill with fun and exciting stuff. (If you have any opinions about the site, click the Write to Us link that you can see at the bottom of almost every page.)
Web Technologist	I put the pages of this web site together, mostly using a language called TGIF.	I put the pages of this web site together, mostly using a language called Ubbi Dubbi.	I put the pages of this web site together, mostly using a language called HTML.	C	The Web Technologist puts the pages of this web site together, mostly using a language called HTML.