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 27 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "Friendly work environment, friendly people" ((in 13 reviews)); "Excellent opportunities to work in latest technologies." ((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 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 16 reviews)); "Upper management is cleaning house, mostly female managers disappearing." ((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

Jul 27, 2017

An Exciting Time to Work in Media

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I regularly hear from highly tenured people at The Post that we are in the midst of another golden era of the paper, reminiscent of the Watergate years. I wasn't here for that period, but I can attest to the fact that it's an exciting time to be at this organization. Since the sale of the paper to our new owner, we have been encouraged to think big, be innovative in our approach to obstacles and challenges, push the envelope and ask how we can differentiate our products and experiences for subscribers. The environment feels creative and collaborative and my projects are interesting and challenging.

Cons

It's a big organization so sometimes it's hard to know what is going on in areas outside of your department.

The Washington Post Response

8y

We agree- it is an exciting time to work at The Washington Post with the cutting edge journalism and technology taking place daily. We're glad you've found a home here and can't wait to continue to grow as one company. Thanks for writing a review!

5.0

Jun 27, 2017

Best Decision I've Made So Far - I Love The Post!

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Some said leaving a "Career Company" for a news publishing company was a risky move; however, being at the forefront of quality journalism and engineering advances in the industry supported by dedicated employees and of course a wealthy owner turned out to be the best career decision I've made so far! I absolutely love this place. What I love most about The Post? - The people - friendly and hardworking - The positive and engaging work environment - The location - sleek building in downtown DC - Franklin park/penthouse rooftop/Lobby Floor Gym - The mission - quality journalism supported by boundary pushing technology

Cons

None so far. Employer continues to listen, improve engagement and employee benefits.

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thank you for taking time to write a review. We agree about The Post being made of great people! Thank you for choosing to be part of The Washington Post team!

5.0

Jun 26, 2017

Happy to be at the Post

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great people to work with across the company. Healthy work environment. Values contributions of employees Dynamic, creative workplace Rewarding experience

Cons

I have not encountered downside

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thank you for taking time to write a review. We love hearing about our employees’ positive experiences. Thank you for choosing to be part of The Washington Post team!

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Jobs at The Washington Post

Video Editor, Opinions

Print Desk Designer (Contract)

Arts & Government Reporter