John Hill

John Hill is an experienced investigative journalist and editor with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as the Investigations Editor at Honolulu Civil Beat since December 2020, John previously held the same position at the same organization from July 2016 to June 2020. John also worked as Deputy Editor at FairWarning.org, focusing on consumer and workplace issues, and served as Press Secretary and Principal Consultant at the California State Controller's Office. Notable past roles include Senior Writer at The Sacramento Bee, Investigative Reporter at Contra Costa Times, and various positions at The Albuquerque Tribune and The Times-Picayune. John holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Geology & Geophysics from Yale University.