The Office of Broadcast Services (PA/OBS) produces and distributes broadcast television and evolving media products and services in the U.S. and abroad. OBS connects the State Department live to U.S. and international TV broadcasters via fiber and satellite networks. PA/OBS supports the foreign affairs communication mission of the U.S. Department of State by producing live TV pool coverage of events involving the President, Secretary of State, and principal spokespersons; by producing television coverage of current events in the U.S. and worldwide that present U.S. policies; and by producing “clip reels,” special events programs, and co-productions with foreign broadcasters. PA/OBS assists more than 100 small and large foreign TV news bureaus in the U.S. with live and taped coverage, b-roll footage, research, interviews and TV production assistance. OBS acquires American produced TV programming for public diplomacy outreach by U.S. embassies and for international TV placement. AETN – The American Embassy TV Network – is the Department of State’s global television network and a direct U.S. television resource for international broadcasters.
Office of Broadcast Services products and services:
For definitions of initialisms and terms used in the broadcasting field, refer to our glossary.
