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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

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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
      4.0
      Oct 8, 2017

      Staff Writer

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Fantastic, encouraging place to work, full of ambition and commitment to telling stories that matter to readers. As one of the best news organizations in the world, you should absolutely take any chance you can to work here.

      Cons

      Like a lot of large companies, it can be a lot about who you know and which top bosses support your career. I was lucky to have strong mentors, but I saw other great reporters fall through the cracks because they weren't as social with editors.

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      The Washington Post Response
      8y
      Thanks for taking the time to write a review and we take your feedback seriously. We launched The Leadership Project to coach and train leadership on management, leading teams, and building their employees. Your feedback about editors is helpful and we'll pass it onto our team. Overall, we're so glad you enjoyed working at The Post and found the work and your mentors rewarding.
      5.0
      Oct 8, 2017

      Copy Editor

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      a very great place to grow

      Cons

      long hours expect alot of overtime

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      The Washington Post Response
      8y
      Thanks for giving us feedback. We're glad you've found The Post a place where you can grow. Many Posties stay for a long time and have found the ability to grow their skills and even move into different positions within the company. Thanks for the feedback on long hours. We value life/work balance and will pass this onto our team. Thanks again for writing a review and being part of The Washington Post family.
      5.0
      Sep 25, 2017

      Love my job!

      Help desk technician
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      Pros

      Working at the Washington Post has been so amazing! There is such a strong focus on collaboration and team work here. Everyone is helpful, hard-working, and kind. Things are really fast-paced and always changing. Challenging environment, but really fun and rewarding!

      Cons

      None that I can think of.

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      The Washington Post Response
      8y
      Our mission is big and it can be challenging to achieve such a massive goal. Like you, many Posties find the challenge fun and rewarding. It's a fun ride! Thanks for your work at The Post and keep it up!
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