Lindsey Knapp

Lindsey Knapp was named Nexstar’s Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Associate General Counsel in May 2026.

Ms. Knapp had served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Associate General Counsel since 2024, directing comprehensive due diligence during mergers and acquisitions and advising on workforce composition, culture, and integration issues.  She also has managed a variety of organizational changes designed to improve efficiency and productivity and was instrumental in the creation and implementation of Nexstar’s employment law compliance program.  Ms. Knapp joined Nexstar in 2022 as Vice President, Human Resources and Associate General Counsel.

Previously, Ms. Knapp served in various legal and human resources leadership roles for a variety of companies in diverse industries, including Discovery Channel and Pier 1 Imports. Prior to that, she spent seven years as a Labor & Employment and Litigation attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, during which time she gained a broad range of experience representing corporate clients.