Jonathan Masaki Biography
Jonathan Masaki is an American journalist and a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel working for HNN as a traffic reporter since joining the station in 2023. Previously, he worked for the California National Guard as a deputy state public affairs officer for over a decade.
Jonathan Masaki Education
Masaki joined the University of Hawai‘i System in 1981 when he finished his high school education at Maui High School. In 1985, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Speech Communications.
Jonathan Masaki Career
Masaki works for HNN as a traffic reporter. He worked in Maui, California, and abroad before joining the station. Masaki worked for KGMB9 in Hawaii and in Sacramento as a reporter. During this time, he broadcasted eminent stories including the Scott Peterson case, the recall of Governor Gray Davis, the California energy problem, and the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Also, he has had the chance to interview some newsmakers and politicians including Joe Biden, Sarah Palin, and ex-Secretaries of the Army Louis Caldera and Togo West.
In 2008, he left the news after he escorted the media into the combat zone in two successive combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Following the tours, he continued his military work duty full-time when the California National Guard hired him to work as its Chief of Media Relations. In this capacity, he organized CalGuard’s press engagements before he retired in 2022. During his time in the military, he has received awards including the Iraqi Combat Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. For directly engaging with hostile forces, he received the Combat Action Badge.
Jonathan Masaki Age
Masaki likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
Jonathan Masaki Height
Masaki stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jonathan Masaki Family
Masaki regularly posts pictures of his mother on his Instagram account suggesting that they have a close relationship but has not disclosed more information about his parents, especially his father. It is also not known if Masaki has any siblings.
Jonathan Masaki Wife
Masaki is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. He has two dogs, Nalu, and Koa, which he normally posts on his Instagram account. During his free time, he appreciates everything fitness, improves his tan at the beach, or knocks out some BootCamp. Additionally, he’s a real foodie and a certified personal trainer.
Jonathan Masaki Net Worth
Masaki has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Jonathan Masaki Salary
Masaki earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
HNN(Hawaii News Now)
Masaki is working at HNN(Hawaii News Now) where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ashley Nagaoka
- Mahealani Richardson
- Steve Uyehara
- Drew Davis
- Ben Gutierrez
- Guy Hagi
- Jennifer Robbins