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

4.0

Sep 29, 2020

My Experience at WaPo

Yield manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, Coworkers, Communication, and Work/Life Balance

Cons

Upward Growth, Diversity in Upper Management

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive experience overall. We would, however, like to understand your feedback concerning upward growth and diversity in upper management. While we have been working diligently to expand our diversity initiatives, we realize there is still more work to do. If you feel comfortable, we would like to get more of your thoughts on how we can improve in these areas. Feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com.

5.0

Sep 28, 2020

Great company to work for

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission - there are very few companies that not only document "the first rough draft of history", but also impact history, every day, without a fail.

Cons

It's a mid-size company, so if you thrive in a highly structured, processes-oriented environment with standard operating procedures to follow, this may not be the right company for you.

The Washington Post Response

5y

We agree that our mission makes The Washington Post a special place to work. Even though we are a mid-size company, we hope that this environment empowers you to shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Also, thank you for the advice on a work from home policy. We're exploring a variety of options for the future!

4.0

Sep 28, 2020

Meaningful Brand with Thoughtful People

Strategy

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Thoughtful, smartl and talented group of people, incredible brand that has real relevance and meaning. Ability to contribute.

Cons

Would love to see a bit more agility.

The Washington Post Response

5y

The people behind The Washington Post are incredible. Thanks for being part of the team! We'd love to hear more about agility. Feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!

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Jobs at The Washington Post

Print Desk Designer (Contract)

Arts & Government Reporter

Assistant Editor, News Hub