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 28 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 reviews)); "Excellent salary and name recognition." ((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 24 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 20 reviews)); "Very low pay increases even for top employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Constant layoffs" ((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

Dec 14, 2017

Advertising

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great work/life balance, strong ethics, great people, positive environment.

Cons

401K match at 1% from 5% when Graham's owned the company.

4.0

Dec 12, 2017

Reporter

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good atmosphere, great colleagues, good feedback from bosses

Cons

Too much turnover plus frenzied work pace

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're glad you've found The Washington Post to be a good atmosphere with great colleagues. The people behind The Post is the soul of The Post. We're also glad you got great feedback from managers while you were here. Thanks for letting us know about the turnover rate and the intense work pace. We'd love to hear more so we can actively address it. Feel free to e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks for being part of The Post family!

5.0

Dec 2, 2017

Terrific Work Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Washington Post is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. It’s staffed by people who deeply care about their work, are passionate about the paper, and are committed to seeing The Washington Post thrive in a digital future. It’s a friendly and supportive place to work for those who want a job they feel passionate about.

Cons

Lots of change in recent years may be leaving some longer-term employees feeling unsure of the future of the paper. Many hope (and believe) the Post will maintain the integrity it’s built up over many years as it heads into a new generation for media companies.

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're honored you've found The Washington Post a dynamic place to work . We are passionate and driven by a strong mission in our work. The fact that we've been named "the most innovative media company" by Fast Company and other publications speaks to how we've transitioned into the digital/tech world. Your feedback is a great reminder to hang tight onto our values as we navigate this changing world. Thanks for being part of The Post family and helping us be true to who we are!

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