Networks, broadcasters & platforms · Specialist
Public-service broadcaster
Also called: PSB
ELI5
A broadcaster with public-interest duties established by law, charter or public funding.
Used in conversation
“The public-service broadcaster wants the proposal to address its public remit.”
Pitch context
You may encounter “Public-service broadcaster” in scripted television conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.
Sources & evidence · 6
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- Screen Australia — Story Documents: DramaSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) — Scripted Pitch Deck GuideSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Film Independent — Screenwriting and Episodic Program Application MaterialsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Producers Guild of America — Producing Credits for Episodic Television (Scripted)Supporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- Writers Guild of America West — Screenwriters HandbookSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Format Recognition and Protection Association — FRAPA Format ResourcesSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-14