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

Sep 28, 2020

A great place to do great work

Sales director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An open and accepting workplace. Smart and engaging co-workers. Amazing innovation that has led to amazing growth.

Cons

If you are lucky enough to get in, you will want to stay, but advancement opportunities are not overly abundant. You must earn them and the timing must be right.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Innovation has spurred rapid growth at The Washington Post. Innovation because of the smart people who work at The Post. You are part of that. Thanks for your thoughts on career advancement. We launched The Growth Project to equip all employees with the tools to navigate a successful career at The Post. If you have other ideas on how to encourage career development, we'd love to hear them as we strive to be a great place to work for all. Feel free to confidentially email us at life@washpost.com.

5.0

Sep 25, 2020

Dynamic workplace where big ideas shine

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Washington Post is a great place to work. I always feel like my contributions are valued by managers and by the organization as a whole. Big ideas are encouraged and supported. Cross-departmental collaboration is a part of almost every project, which brings you in contact with all kinds of people, all at the top of their game.

Cons

For the most part, The Post is a great place to work. It is a big company, and like other big companies, projects can occasionally get snagged up by bureaucracy.

The Washington Post Response

5y

We're glad to hear your contributions are valued by your manager and by the company as a whole. It's the type of company we strive to be!

5.0

Sep 25, 2020

A unique career opportunity

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Constant learning and growth opportunities so things stay interesting - Fantastic teammates - Great work/life balance and flexibility in scheduling - Really supportive manager

Cons

- Open floor plan, can be loud and difficult to find quiet workspaces - Occasional difficulties in navigating change with teammates who have been at the Post for a long time - Healthcare options are a little expensive

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review. While we are glad to hear you enjoy the culture and work/life balance, we appreciate your honest feedback. Knowing your concerns about floor plan, occasional difficulties navigating change with teammates and healthcare options will help us create an even better environment at The Post. If you’d be inclined, please feel free to give us some advice on how we can improve by emailing us at life@washpost.com.

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