Lindsay Clein Biography
Lindsay Clein is an award-winning journalist, anchor, and storyteller at WXII 12 News, the NBC TV station in Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC. She officially joined WXII 12 TV in Aug 2022.
How old is Lindsay Clein?
WXII 12 News anchor Lindsay was born on January 20th, though the year is yet revealed. On January 20, 2026,Wxii12news team posted a photo of herself on their Instagram account and captioned, “Join us in wishing Lindsay Clein a very happy birthday. Share your well-wishes for her in the comments below!” 🎉 However judging from her appearances she seems to be around her late 30’s.
Early Life
Lindsay Clein was born and raised in the Greensboro–Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. The WXII 12 news anchor keeps her personal life private and has shared few details about her early years or family. As a result, little is publicly known about her parents beyond their names, whether she has siblings, or other parts of her childhood.
Education and Career Background
Lindsay fell in love with journalism early, inspired by watching WXII every day. She studied journalism at the University of Florida, where she earned an Edward R. Murrow Award for a documentary on empty food banks. She later launched her career in Big Sky Country, spending a year and a half at the CBS affiliate in Bozeman, Montana.
Currently, Lindsay serves as a journalist, anchor, and storyteller at WXII 12 News, the NBC-affiliated television station based in Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In her role, she helps cover the day’s top stories and brings important local issues to viewers through clear, compelling reporting. Lindsay officially joined the WXII 12 team in August 2022, and since then she has continued to grow her on-air presence and community-focused storytelling.
Before joining the WXII news team, Lindsay spent nearly six years at FOX46 Charlotte (WJZY-TV), from December 2016 to August 2022. She reported on a wide range of high-impact stories, including the 2019 UNC Charlotte campus shooting. She also anchored eight consecutive hours of nonstop coverage of the November 2020 presidential election.
Earlier in her career, Lindsay worked in Missouri for 5 years from Jan 2012 – Dec 2016, where she covered severe weather and its lasting effects on Midwest communities. She also reported on the growing opioid crisis, earning an Emmy nomination for her work. In addition, she received multiple state awards for breaking news and investigative reporting, including a report on the long-term impact of the Manhattan Project on a suburb of St. Louis.
Lindsay Clein Husband|Kids
The local TV journalist Lindsay Clein, an anchor and reporter at WXII-12, keeps her marital status and personal life private. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling to new places, playing and discovering new music, cheering on the Florida Gators and North Carolina Tar Heels, and spending time with family and friends.
Lindsay Clein Height
Clein has an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches, equaling 1.7 meters.
Lindsay Clein Salary
WXII 12 News anchor Lindsay Clein has an estimated annual salary ranging from $ 85,795 K to $ 140, 165 K.
Lindsay Clein Net Worth
Clein’s net worth is estimated at $1–$5 million, reflecting steady career growth and financial stability. Most of her income comes from media work as an anchor and broadcaster.
Lindsay Clein, WXII 12 News
Cruz works at WXII 12 News with her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Audrey Biesk
- Christine Cruz
- Kenny Beck
Social Media
You can follow Lindsay on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Story ideas? E-mail Lindsay at lindsay.clein@hearst.com.