Dr. Jayatilleka has been a contributor on International and local politics to the Sri Lankan print media for over 4 decades, a TV commentator for as many years with a dedicated fortnightly programme on politics and International Affairs in both English and Sinhala on Sirasa TV for over 5 years. He has been interviewed by many foreign news agencies including BBC, ABC, Al Jazeera, DeutscheWelle, New York Public Radio, RAI, El Pais.