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      The Washington Post

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      The Washington Post reviews

      3.0

      34% would recommend to a friend

      (643 total reviews)
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      Jeff D’Onofrio

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      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).

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      643 reviews
      5.0
      Sep 23, 2020

      Great company that supports professional growth

      Product director
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      CEO approval
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      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.

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      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

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      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!
      5.0
      Sep 23, 2020

      An exciting, evolving workplace

      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company has fully embraced technology as our unique differentiator. This distinguishes us not only within the publishing field, but in the media ecosystem at large. The Post invests heavily in its people and its products. Since we are privately, held can have focus on the long term vision and not get sidetracked by volatile market conditions.

      Cons

      The Post is 143 years old, and the identity of the company has undergone a sea change in the past 5 years. Old habits do die hard though, so there is sometimes a difficulty in getting full buy in/embrace of new/different ideas.

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      The Washington Post Response
      5y
      We're glad to hear that you enjoy being part of The Washington Post team. We do invest heavily in, not only our products, but our people too. The people behind The Washington Post make it a great place to work. Thanks for your thoughts about innovation. We take ideas seriously as it's one of our four catalysts. We'd love to hear more details. if you feel comfortable, feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
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