Lindsey Mastis

Many young journalists would work hard at their classes, or at classes and campus media, and would be satisfied with their preparation for the “real world.” Not Lindsey Mastis. Lindsey avidly networked while still at student at Southern Illinois University/Carbondale, snaring three great internships. And once she talked her way into the WSIL-TV newsroom during her final months at SIU, she worked her way up the ladder from fill-in to anchor/reporter the old-fashioned way — through hard work. She perfected her writing style, worked hard to make and maintain the contacts that broke stories and showed versatility in doing everything asked of her, from breaking spot news live to the features that have people buzzing at the water cooler. She is naturally vivacious, with an appeal that will attract viewers. Lindsey’s time is coming in a big market — soon. Those who hire her will feel fortunate that they did so.

– Bob Roberts, WBBM reporter, Illinois News Broadcasters Association Past President