PSA
Public Service
Announcements
Definition:
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
“Defined by the Federal
Communications Commission as an
unpaid announcement that promotes
the programs of government or
voluntary agencies or that serves the
public interest. PSAs can be
produced for television and radio
broadcast.”
aba.org
Definition:
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
“Announcements that inform the
public about safety and health
information, community services or
public affairs. Produced and
programmed much like commercials,
but usually not produced for profit.”
PBS.org
PSA Examples
Successful PSAs:
• Tell a story
• Use a voiceover
• Gives facts
• Refer viewer to a resource
for additional information.
Public Service Announcement:
You will individually:
•Select a topic
•Research the topic
•Write script
•Voice the PSA
•Complete by adding Music Bed
Public Service Announcement:
WILL BE AIRED ON
COURSE WEBSITE,
WCA-TV, & WHS
WEBSITES
Public Service Announcement:
Your assignment is to create 2
60 second PSA(s) INCLUDING
A SCRIPTED CLASS ID.
PSA Topics
Pick one of the
following:
PSA Topics
Smoking
Health Consequences
Social Consequences
Jobs-Hiring
Dating
PSA Topics
Drug Abuse
Health Consequences
Legal Consequences
Psychological Issues
PSA Topics
Prescription
Drug Abuse
Health Consequences
Legal Consequences
Psychological Issues
PSA Topics
Personal
Safety
• Tips for keeping safe
from crime.
• How to get additional
information
PSA Topics
Eating
Disorders
• How to identify if you
Have a problem.
• Where to seek additional
information
PSA Topics
Alcohol Abuse
PSA Topics
Depression
•Symptoms
•Treatable
•Resources for help
PSA Topics
Teen Drunk Driving
Consequences
• Legal consequences
• Deaths and injuries
PSA Topics
Pollution/Littering
PSA Topics
Campus Littering
PSA Topics
Household
Chemical
Disposal
PSA Topics
Pet
Adoption
PSA Topics
Steroid
Use
PSA Topics
Stereotypes
PSA Topics
Stay in
School
PSA Topics
Peer
Pressure
PSA Topics
Sexual Harassment
PSA Topics
Teen Dating
Violence
PSA Topics
Domestic Violence
PSA Topics
Suicide Prevention
Hotline
PSA Topics
Study Habits
PSA Topics
Distracted Driving
Texting or
cell phone
use while
driving
PSA Topics
Personal Fitness
PSA Topics
Healthy Eating
Choices
PSA Topics
Benefits of
Breakfast
PSA Topics
Safety on the
Internet
PSA Topics
Online
Bullying
PSA Topics
Goal
Setting
PSA Topics
Student Ideas?
Discuss unlisted
ideas with your
teacher for preapproval
Preproduction
Teacher presents topics
 Students commit to one
 Student pitches idea to teacher
 Students begin research of topic
 Students brainstorm ideas

Preproduction
Students pitch concept to teacher
 Students write concept:
 Your name, period and date in the upper right hand
corner.
· Topic: (selected from the list)
· Hook: (what is going to keep you audience from
changing the channel?)
· Facts: (what do you want your audience to know
about this issue you are presenting)

Production

Record narration track in Radio Studios