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Omar Mehtab

Omar Mehtab

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Reporter, Freelance

East London, London

Biography

Omar Mehtab is an East London-born and based multimedia journalist at the BBC - currently working with their flagship technology show, Click - which broadcasts internationally. He has also created content for other major outlets, such as Panorama, Victoria Derbyshire, Trending, News at Six & Ten, Asian Network News, and the RTS Television Magazine. As someone who believes in truly understanding his craft, Omar does it all - and that includes reporting, producing, filming, editing, directing, and writing - across television, radio, and online. Joining the BBC only a few years ago, Omar gone from strength to strength. He started off by answering the phones on a call-in show for BBC Asian Network - and now, he has recently presented a whole episode of Click. From showcasing how e-scooters can transform urban transport to investigating how influencers get hoodwinked into flogging fake products, he is Click’s go-to reporter whenever they need insights into any aspect of digital culture. But Omar also loves to step behind the camera instead of just being in front of it. Be it showing how haptic feedback shirts allowed deaf ravers to ‘feel’ music or how preventing cyber-attacks gave an army veteran a new purpose in life, Omar places great importance in highlighting how technology may shape or affect people’s lives.

Final Covers

Technology , South Asian Society , Science

Doesn’t Cover

I prefer to stay away from personal gossip.

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 4

  • Private school teacher groomed dozens of underage boys for sex on Grindr dating app

    By John Simpson, Omar Mehtab Verified

    Oct. 13, 2023

  • Elianne murder: Stabbing must lead to action on knife crime, says "vigilante" activist

    By John Simpson, Omar Mehtab Verified

    Sep. 29, 2023

  • 'Reselling PlayStations keeps a roof over my head'

    By Omar Mehtab Verified

    Mar. 11, 2022

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Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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