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

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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 2, 2020

Great Place to Work!

Director, business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work, respectful workplace, no limit on what you can do if you're willing to work hard.

Cons

For me it's the commute as I live in suburban Maryland.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Well said! The opportunities are endless within The Washington Post, especially if you embody our catalysts- shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Since our headquarters is in downtown Washington, D.C. the commute can be tough coming into the city. We hope the commuter benefits help ease some of the tension. Since we've been working from home since March due to the pandemic, we hope you're enjoying a new kind of commute to your work-from-home space.

2.0

Oct 2, 2020

Nice place to start, they don't seem to want us to stay

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

World-renowned paper, gets much respect from other employers, friends and family. Better funded than most media. A lot of software development happening.

Cons

Retention of pre-Bezos employees seems to be very low priority. The union is weak, don't get stuck in a union job. Very little promotion from within. Culture is fake.

The Washington Post Response

5y

We’re glad to see that you are happy with the reputation and the tech growth of The Post. We’re proud to combine world-class journalism with cutting-edge technology. We also appreciate your candid feedback about the culture and benefits. We would like to know more about that. Please feel free to confidentially email us more details to life@washingtonpost.com so that we can take a look into both more thoroughly.

5.0

Oct 2, 2020

Dream job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The biggest pro is that it's...The Washington Post. It's a legacy brand that I grew up with, and a brand that is recognized for its integrity and credibility. In other words, a brand one can be enormously proud to work for, and I am.

Cons

None that I can think of.

The Washington Post Response

5y

It's fun to hear from employees who grew up reading The Washington Post, like you, who now work here. We're glad you're part of the team and get to play a role in The Washington Post's present and future!

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Jobs at The Washington Post

Print Desk Designer (Contract)

Assistant Editor, News Hub