Sima Kotecha Biography
Sima Kotecha is a British journalist who is currently working at BBC and has worked as the UK editor of Newsnight since December 9, 2021. Born in Basingstoke, she was educated locally before attending Surrey University in Guildford and Goldsmiths College. She later attended the Univerity of London where she did her master’s degree in media and communications.
After graduating, she got her first job at BBC Radio Berkshire in 2003. After this, she interned at the BBC’s New York bureau. Kotecha also worked for Talking Movies and BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat as their New York reporter from 2005 to 2010. She then worked for the PM program on Radio 4 and as a multimedia reporter for the same network’s Today program.
In January 2017, she became the Midlands Correspondent of BBC News. She appeared regularly on television bulletins. Kotecha also presented the BBC One news bulletin at 8 pm and has presented Radio 5 Live’s Up All Night, 5 Live Breakfast and Drivetime, and Newsday on the BBC World Service.
In addition, she reported from Helmand Province in the conflict in Afghanistan while embedded with US Marines in Garmsiron. She also covered the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the Syrian refugee crisis. Furthermore, she covered the 2008 US presidential election, and the Oscars on multiple occasions.
At work with her crew in May 2020, she was racially abused while reporting live in Leicester on the official COVID-19 guidelines. The man accused of the crime pleaded guilty to a less serious alternative count of threatening behavior.
Sima Kotecha Age
How old is Kotecha? Kotecha is 43 years old as of 2023. She was born on March 14, 1980, in Basingstoke, England. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on March 14 every year and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Sima Kotecha Height
Kotecha stands at an average height and is of moderate weight. However, the exact body measurements are not known and will be updated soon.
Sima Kotecha Family
Kotecha was born to a supportive family in England. However, she has preferred not to share information about her parents and siblings.
Sima Kotecha Husband
Kotecha has preferred keeping her personal life away from the limelight. Following this, not much is known about her relationship status.
Sima Kotecha’s Net Worth
Kotecha has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million. His income is attributed to his career as a journalist.
Sima Kotecha Salary
Kotecha receives an estimated annual salary of between $40, 000 – $100, 000.