Honolulu Civil Beat staff photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025)
Honolulu Civil Beat staff photo taken Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Honolulu. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025)

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Civil Beat is an award-winning digital news nonprofit dedicated to accountability journalism in Hawaiʻi, and we believe that journalism can and should make a difference. That a vibrant news organization is vital to democracy. That we can improve the lives of people and inform public policy through solid, smart coverage.

We pay competitive salaries and offer a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% healthcare premium coverage for employees and 75% coverage for dependents
  • Fully vested 6% 401(k) match after 90 days of employment
  • Six weeks PTO per anniversary year
  • Twelve weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Company-funded conference travel and training opportunities

Honolulu Civil Beat is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to build a newsroom that reflects the diversity and lived experience of people in Hawaiʻi.
We encourage people from all communities to apply.


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