Is The Washington Post a good company to work for?

The Washington Post has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 713 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 34% of employees would recommend working at The Washington Post to a friend and 10% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Washington Post have been left by employees working as Director , Editor and Manager .

Does The Washington Post pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Washington Post employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Washington Post. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Washington Post?

34% of The Washington Post employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Washington Post 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Washington Post?

Senior Software Engineer (31) , Software Engineer (28) , Editor (16) , Reporter (14) , Manager (11) , Director (10) , Account Manager (9) , Analyst (8) , Intern (8) , Product Manager (8) , Account Executive (7) , Sales (7) , Senior Product Designer (7) , Assignment Editor (6) , Journalist (6)

What are the pros of working at The Washington Post according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits can be good, especially if you are based in D.C. (there are many things to choose from)." ((in 28 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good name recognition for your resume" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Washington Post according to real employee reviews?

"Constantly changing leadership leads to no stability and constant reorganization." ((in 22 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Very low pay increases even for top employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "Layoffs are constant and are in the back of my mind everyday." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Washington Post layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Washington Post layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Washington Post in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The Washington Post locations?

Washington , New York , Springfield , Arlington , Chicago , Alexandria , San Francisco , Rockville , Burke , Leesburg , Woodbridge , Holland , Lincoln , Dallas , San Antonio , San Diego , San Jose , Denver , Seattle , West Springfield , Ohio , Seat Pleasant , France

The Washington Post reviews

3.0

34% would recommend to a friend

(643 total reviews)

Jeff D’Onofrio

Not enough data to show CEO approval

10% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (643 reviews)

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The Washington Post has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 643 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Washington Post employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

643 reviews

5.0

Oct 5, 2020

Empowers Employees

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work and creative environment.

Cons

Sometimes employees can be aggressive with their ideas.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Working at The Washington Post is nothing short of interesting and creative. As the company marries world-class journalism with cutting-edge technology, creativity is embedded everywhere. You're right! Ideas come from every part of The Washington Post.

5.0

Oct 5, 2020

Very collaborative and empowering culture!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at The Washington Post is an incredible experience. Everyone's always willing to help execute new ideas from any level at the company. We are also encouraged to own projects that help build our careers. My manager takes interest in my growth by actively listening and giving actionable advice. Discussing my goals on a regular basis makes me feel supported here.

Cons

I have no cons to mention, so far.

The Washington Post Response

5y

We're in an exciting time at The Washington Post- one where ideas flow throughout the company. We're glad you experience that and your manager pushes toward growth. Thanks for being part of The Washington Post team.

5.0

Oct 5, 2020

A great place to work

Design manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In my time at The Post, I've enjoyed mentor/mentee relationships with managers, advancement opportunities and an overwhelmingly kind office culture. For journalists and those who want to help advance the mission of the free press, The Washington Post is a great place to work.

Cons

At times, advocates for change and alternative ways of presenting or distributing journalism can be met with skepticism and a desire to stick to traditional methods.

The Washington Post Response

5y

"For journalists and those who want to help advance the mission of the free press, The Washington Post is a great place to work." Well said! No matter what department you are in, what binds us together is a strong mission that "Democracy Dies In Darkness." Thanks for your feedback about speed and ideas. Both are two of our four catalysts and take seriously. We'd love to hear more details about that. If you feel comfortable, feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It's helpful as we strive to be a great place to work for all.

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Jobs at The Washington Post

Print Desk Designer (Contract)

Arts & Government Reporter

Assistant Editor, News Hub