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Civil Beat is seeking a community engagement reporter who will produce a regular cadence of local stories, write for a weekly newsletter and social media, and help organize and host placed-based events as part of our award-winning digital news nonprofit dedicated to accountability journalism in Hawaiʻi.
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.
This position is part of expanding our coverage of Hawaiʻi’s neighbor islands and it will be focused on Hawaiʻi island issues as well as how they intersect with the broader story of the state. This beat is well-suited to a reporter with deep curiosity and creativity, a knack for developing sources, an ability to build trust in the community and a sharp eye for stories that people will care about.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated:
We’re also willing to consider great candidates who may not have every skill on our
ideal checklist. But you must have a clear idea of what you want to do with the wide-open
opportunities that Civil Beat offers journalists who are serious about making a
difference, with enthusiasm for everything from online- first storytelling to developing a voice for a newsletter, from planning community events to collaborating with reporters at our Oʻahu headquarters and on other neighbor islands – and more.
Location:
This position is based on Hawai‘i island and preference will be given to candidates with local roots.
How We Take Care of Our People:
Civil Beat pays competitive salaries and has excellent benefit packages:
The final salary offer for this position will depend on experience and qualifications. The anticipated salary range for this role is between $55,000 – $70,000.
About Civil Beat:
Honolulu Civil Beat is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt news organization dedicated to cultivating an
informed body of citizens, all striving to make Hawaii a better place to live. We achieve
this through investigative and watchdog journalism, in-depth enterprise reporting,
analysis and commentary that gives readers a broad view on issues of importance to our
community. Our mix of investigative, watchdog and explanatory journalism has informed fundamental changes in Hawaiʻi law, policies and practices as well as positive social change. Our core readers include Hawaiʻi’s major movers and shakers: lawmakers, nonprofit leaders, advocates and community leaders. We are seeking to expand our newsroom to better serve the most marginalized and sidelined communities across the islands.
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.
If you are ready to embrace the energy, excitement and demands of a 15-year-old
nonprofit newsroom covering Hawaiʻi and its diverse population, then send a resume, cover letter, and two or three examples of your very best journalism to apply@civilbeat.org. Job is open now and applications will be accepted until it is filled.
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