Lindsey Mastis

Lindsey Mastis is an Emmy Award-winning News Anchor based in Washington, DC, known for her work on the Good Morning Washington team and her focus on breaking news and urgent updates.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, she hosted a live Coronavirus Alert Desk program on STIRR and The National Desk, demonstrating her commitment to delivering critical information to the public.

Passionate about connecting with people through technology, Lindsey engages viewers via various social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, YouTube, and Snapchat, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses and insights.

With a front-row seat on Capitol Hill, she has covered significant events such as the Impeachment Trial of President Trump, confirming Supreme Court nominees, hearings involving tech giants like Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, and government shutdowns from inside the US Capitol.

Recognized for her excellence in journalism, Lindsey Mastis and her team received a regional Edward R. Murrow award for their coverage of the Capital Gazette Shooting in Annapolis, Md.

Covering major historical events across the US, she reported on tragedies like the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, the Boston Marathon bombing, the Isla Vista massacre, and the Aurora movie theater shooting, showcasing her dedication to delivering news during pivotal moments.

Having reported on the inaugurations of Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama, as well as Obama's re-election in 2012, Lindsey's experience spans both national and international coverage.

Her international work includes travel to India to create a documentary on child mortality, teaching TV journalism and social media in Erbil, Iraq, and reporting on medical tourism in Mexico.

Prior to her current role at WJLA-TV, Lindsey Mastis gained experience at esteemed organizations like WFLA-TV in Tampa, Florida, Feature Story News in Los Angeles, WUSA-TV in Washington, DC, and WSIL-TV in Southern Illinois.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in News-Editorial Journalism with a minor in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, emphasizing her strong educational background in journalism.