Audio and Visual Broadcast Production Technology

Endorsement Code: 4104

Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Authorized to Teach

The Audio and Visual Broadcast Production Technology #4104 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
Broadcast Journalism  09.0402
Cinematography and Film and Video Production 50.0602
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia  09.0702
Photographic and Film and Video Technology and Technician and Assistant 10.0201
Radio and Television 09.0701
Recording Arts Technology and Technician 10.0203

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Broadcasting
  • Media and Film
  • Media Production
  • Radio, Television and Film

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Communication Media
  • Digital Mass Media
  • Film and Television Production Assistant
  • Television Production
  • Radio and Television
  • Video Imaging

Option 3: Employment Experience Only

Candidates with employment or self-employment experience only are not eligible to apply for this teaching endorsement.

  • Advanced film production
  • Audio performance
  • Audio production
  • Broadcast law and ethics
  • Broadcast station operations
  • Digital video editing
  • Mass media communication
  • Media aesthetics
  • Media production
  • Media writing
  • Multimedia journalism
  • Multi-track recording
  • Radio production
  • Remote production/video editing
  • Sound for performance/digital media
  • Television production
  • Television studio production
  • Video performance
  • Video production
  • Writing for mass media

No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.

Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:

Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.

Employment Experience (not self-employed)

The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Broadcast Technicians 27-4012.00
Media Programming Directors 27-2012.03
Media Technical Directors/Managers 27-2012.05
Producers and Directors 27-2012.00

Self-Employment Experience

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Motion Picture and Video Production 512110
Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations 5161
Radio Broadcasting Stations 516110