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 29 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 22 reviews)); "Relaxed friendly work environment" ((in 11 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 22 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 21 reviews)); "Very low pay increases even for top employees" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor management." ((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

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

Jun 13, 2019

I enjoy working at an ambitious and supportive news organization

Staff writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Post stands out from many other news organizations due to its commitment to encouraging writers to pursue stories that are of interest to them and by financially supporting those story ideas when they incur travel expenses. Writers enjoy significant creative freedom, skilled and experienced editing, and a rare level of organizational stability from management. For self-starters and workaholics, it's an ideal setup.

Cons

Internal communication could be more frequent and more meaningful, especially related to large projects and overall job performance. Work is demanding and consumes significant time year-round.

The Washington Post Response

7y

We're glad you've found The Post a rewarding experience so far. Thanks for your feedback on internal communications. We have a program called The Leadership Project that equips managers with the tools they need to lead well. Part of the program is a section on continuous feedback and communication. If you feel comfortable sharing specifics about your experience with feedback, feel free to e-mail us confidentially at life@washpost.com. Thanks!

5.0

May 29, 2019

Fantastic Company with a History of Excellence

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- company mission - collaborative environment - excellent people

Cons

- benefits could be better

The Washington Post Response

7y

We're glad you're inspired by our mission, our people, and how we collaborate on projects. Thanks for the feedback on the benefits. We'd love to hear more about which benefits would be helpful. We work hard to provide competitive benefits and value your input. Feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thank you so much!

3.0

May 28, 2019

Solid Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work/life balance which is rare

Cons

Benefits could be upgraded to attract candidates

The Washington Post Response

7y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're glad you've enjoyed life/work balance at The Post. Thanks for your thoughts on our benefits. We work hard to keep our benefits competitive. We'd love to hear specific benefits you'd like to see. Feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks!

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Jobs at The Washington Post

Print Desk Designer (Contract)

Arts & Government Reporter

Assistant Editor, News Hub