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 30 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 reviews)); "Excellent opportunities to work in latest technologies." ((in 10 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 23 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 21 reviews)); "Pay is low for workload" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 17 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 23, 2020

Great work, but hard work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- You're constantly pushed to produce the best work - Everything you do is rewarding - With the landscape of journalism always changing, there's always space to grow - Work with some of the smartest, most creative people in the world

Cons

- Rather difficult to move up in ranks unless a) you're a white man or b) you know someone higher up - lack of diversity within management - no set streamline to groom the forthcoming generation(s) of journalists beside internship program - long hours (to be expected) - advocating for higher pay is a *long* process and may not result in anything

The Washington Post Response

5y

We’re glad to read that you can do your best work at The Post, feel rewarded, have growth opportunities and collaborate well with coworkers. We would also like to hear more about your ideas regarding career growth, lack of diversity, long hours, ways to streamline building up younger generations and compensation. Feel free to email us (confidentially) to life@washpost.com.

5.0

Sep 23, 2020

Purposeful Work

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Washington Post is full of hard working, exceptional individuals driven by a shared belief in the organization's mission. I work on the business side and I can say without hesitation we are motivated by the belief in the editorial mission of The Washington Post. Our efforts to drive revenue ensure that mission can be met. Morale is high since the Bezos acquisition and investments in technology and engineering have paid off.

Cons

The Post is still in a transition moving from print to digital. They have done a great job, but it is still a challenge to navigate and can be painful at times.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Our mission does unite every part of The Washington Post. Well said! Thanks for your thoughts on the transition from print to digital. Change is difficult, but we strive to support every employee through the process. If you have specific ways we can support The Post better, we'd love to hear them. Feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com

5.0

Sep 23, 2020

Great mission and work environment

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration; get to work with smart and passionate colleagues; shared values and mission; there aren't the silos you sometimes find at larger companies

Cons

there aren't any cons at this time

The Washington Post Response

5y

Collaboration is how we grow as a company and lead with innovation. We're glad you experience that being part of The Washington Post team!

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Jobs at The Washington Post

Print Desk Designer (Contract)

Arts & Government Reporter

Assistant Editor, News Hub