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

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

Sep 23, 2020

Incredible culture and support

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Start up mentality, willing to take risks, innovate, and not just in tech - Collaborative culture across sales and marketing - The feeling knowing you're supporting some of the world's best journalism is unmatched - Supportive management, flexible and enabling employees to do their best work - Beautiful building in the heart of downtown!

Cons

As others have mentioned, the healthcare leaves much to be desired

The Washington Post Response

5y

You're right! For being a legacy company of over 142 years, we feel more like a start-up. Innovation happens throughout the company. Some employees comment that it's nice to work for a start-up with the brand name and resources of a larger company.

5.0

Sep 23, 2020

Great company that supports professional growth

Product director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Post is filled with smart, passionate, generous people motivated by the mission. My coworkers are the number one reason I love working here. They inspire and challenge me every day. I am especially grateful for them during this uncertain time. My teammates and direct management are a source of support and encouragement, now more than ever. The company is also large enough that you can constantly take on a new challenge by expanding your scope of responsibilities in your current org or changing things up and jumping over to a different part of the company. In many ways there are multiple companies within the walls of The Post: journalism, technology, subscriptions and advertising, and even a growing SaaS company (Arc Publishing, Zeus Technology).

Cons

On the flip side, due to the size and many focus areas, organizational silos exist that can slow decision-making and meaningful progress. If you thrive in a smaller, more nimble team environment, you're likely to become frustrated with what feels like unnecessary workplace politics. The Post values action-oriented leaders and that can often translate into well-meaning people pulling in different directions at full speed. This is not unique to The Post and a difficult problem to solve no matter where you work, but exhausting nonetheless.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review. We're glad that The Post culture and your coworkers have been a source of strength during these uncertain times and that you have opportunities to learn/grow. We also appreciate you sharing your view on getting tasks accomplished while maneuvering the larger organization. If you would be willing, feel free to email us (confidentially) any other ideas that you have regarding this to life@washpost.com.

5.0

Sep 23, 2020

You'll never want to leave

Global client partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This place has all the qualities of a startup (innovative, nimble, accessible management) and a large company (heritage, brand recognition, stability)

Cons

healthcare benefits are a little pricey

The Washington Post Response

5y

The Washington Post is in a unique position being a 142-year-old company with a rich legacy, but also innovating and feeling more like a start-up. We're glad you experience that. Thanks for the feedback on the healthcare benefits. We're always looking for ways to better support our employees. We'll pass on the feedback!

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