Lindsey Reiser is an American journalist and anchor who currently works at CBS News 24/7. After earning journalism and Spanish degrees at Arizona State’s Cronkite School, she launched her career in local news. Before joining CBS in 2024, she spent years reporting for MSNBC on breaking U.S. and global news.
At MSNBC she covered major stories like the COVID-19 pandemic and important legal cases. During her broadcast work, viewers praised her clear voice and calm reporting style. Her personal life includes living in New York with her wife and their young daughter. Outside of work she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending quiet family time together.
Early Life
Lindsey Reiser was born in the 1980s in Scottsdale, Arizona, Phoenix, and she is 37 years old as of 2025. She was also raised in the same neighborhood and went to a nearby school as well. Not much is known about Lindsey’s early life as she has not been much open about the same. She does post pictures of her family while she is in Arizona but there are no details regarding them. Lindsey has a sister who goes by the name Erin Reiser.
Lindsey completed her high school at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, and then later on for her high education, she attended Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication School at Arizona State University. After attaining her bachelor’s degree, Lindsey studied and earned a Spanish degree at ASU in Spain.
Career
Lindsey Reiser began her journalism career in El Paso, Texas. She worked for KTSM/KDBC and covered border and immigration issues. She also reported public corruption, exposed shady business practices, and regularly covered cross-border violence.
She moved back to Arizona in 2010 and worked as a multimedia journalist at ComCorp of America. By August 2011 she joined Meredith Corporation as a weekend anchor and reporter. She stayed with that company for over eight years before moving on.
Lindsey joined MSNBC in January 2020 as a weekend anchor in New York. She co-anchors the “Gibson & Reiser Report” with Kendis Gibson on weekends. By May 2021 she had spent more than a year and a half at the network.
Awards in her career include the Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence Award, the Heart Journalist Award, and several honors from the National Broadcast Education Association. She also hosted a podcast called “Wiser With Reiser” from August 2018 to January 2020.
The podcast focused on physical, emotional, and financial wellness for a balanced life. Listeners and viewers know Lindsey for clear reporting, integrity, and dedication. She continues to deliver news and plans to cover more important stories in the future.
Philanthropy
Lindsey Reiser strongly believes in giving back to society, while she was in Arizona, Lindsey also mentored and guided the students at Arizona State University. She is a board member at the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and also serves as the Vice-chair of the community leadership council at Vitalant.
Social media
Lindsey is active on social media platforms, especially Instagram and Twitter. She goes by the username @lindseyreiser on Instagram and has over 6k followers with a verified tick. Lindsey frequently tweets on her X account, where she has more than 11k followers and joined the platform in March 2009.
Lindsey Reiser Biography |
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| Real Name | Lindsey Reiser |
| Birth Date | 1980s |
| Age (as of 2025) | 37 Years |
| Birth Place | Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | News Anchor & Journalist |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | – |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 7” – in Centimeters – 170 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 56 kg – in Pounds – 123 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 8 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Desert Mountain High School |
| College | Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication School |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Is she Lesbian? | Yes |
| Who is her Wife? | Kathy Clark |
Personal life
Lindsey Reiser tied the knot with her wife Kathy Clark back in 2020. These two have shared more than ten happy years together. They grew their family in March 2022 when their daughter Harlen Rachel Reiser-Clark arrived through IUI. Now the little family, plus one adorable dog, calls New York City home. Lindsey loves posting cute pictures and updates about Kathy and Harlen, and she proudly lists “wife” in her X bio for everyone to see.
Lindsey Reiser Net worth
Lindsey’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be around $1.5 million US Dollars. Her major source of income is from being a professional anchor and reporter for the past 11 years and has been an award-winning journalist. She is very well known in the industry for the reporting skills and determination in journalism.
Trivia
- Lindsey Reiser is an American journalist from Arizona, United States.
- She describes herself as a runner, reader, and knitter.
- She is also a podcaster and published under the title Wiser With Reiser.
- Lindsey is a dog lover and has a dog named Jules.
- She has been married to her long-time girlfriend Kathy Clark, who is also a journalist.
- She is the recipient of the National Broadcast Education Association Awards.
- Leiser is also an Emmy nominated reporter.
