Media Monitoring Support - Sinhala

Monitor and compile media coverage related to the UN official's visit.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 4 Jul 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Monitor and compile media coverage related to the UN official's visit.

You have:

Previous experience in media monitoring.
Basic understanding of socio political nuances.

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The UN Sri Lanka is expecting a high-level official to visit the country from 23 to 26 June 2025. The visit involves several high-level meetings and a press conference, which is anticipated to attract a lot of media attention.

An Online Volunteer's support is needed to monitor media related to the visit, across traditional media (print, online and electronic) and social media.

The Online Volunteer will be expected to support in: - Daily media monitoring across traditional (print, online and electronic) and social media. - Daily compilation of Sinhala content on the visit and related topics. This should cover the date, news site/source, heading/topic and link to article/social media. The content should also include a translation from Sinhala to English of the content covered in the daily compilation (longer articles can be translated as a summary).

The Online Volunteer should have: - Previous experience in media monitoring. - Basic understanding of socio political nuances.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in media monitoring?	The interviewer wants to understand your relevant experience and the tools you have used.	Mention specific tools and your previous responsibilities in media monitoring.
How do you ensure accuracy in your media reports?	The interviewer seeks to assess your attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a socio-political issue you have monitored?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to compile content in Sinhala?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle media bias in reporting?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or platforms are you familiar with for social media monitoring?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you translate complex articles to ensure clarity?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think are key factors to consider in media monitoring during a high-profile visit?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.