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 26 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 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 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 17 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

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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

Mar 6, 2018

Great Company To Work For

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is currently a great time to work at The Post. There is a lot of growth potential and management seems to be interested in career development.

Cons

The communication between Departments could be better.

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We always find it so helpful to hear from current Posties. We take career development and growth seriously; it's so important especially as we rapidly grow as a company. Glad you've found that here too! Thanks for the feedback on communication. Internal communications is a main focus of ours and your specific feedback would be helpful. Feel free to email us more at life@washpost.com. Thanks again for your input!

5.0

Feb 26, 2018

World-class news organization and technology company

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Working for a brand that you trust and believe in - Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute original ideas - Great benefits and work life balance

Cons

- Opportunities for 360 feedback

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. The Washington Post brand is strong and one that instills trust, innovation, and collaboration. We're so glad you found that here and enjoy the many Post benefits and perks. Regarding the areas we can improve, thanks for your honesty. We take feedback seriously and have processes in place that encourage it: 1) Leadership training- we train managers to ask for feedback from their teams regularly, 2) Open door policy- our culture is not hierarchical and leaders at all levels have an open door policy, and 3) Pulse Survey- every year we ask employees for feedback on all areas of the #washpostlife, including leadership. However, we are always looking to improve these processes. We'd love to hear your specific feedback. Feel free to email us at life@washpost.com. Thanks for being part of the Post team!

5.0

Feb 5, 2018

Creative Video

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My colleagues are the best part of this job--I work with the smartest, funniest, most creative people. During my interview I was told "we want you to do the best work of your life here," and management truly gives the resources and freedom to do it.

Cons

As everyone says, the benefits could use improvement.

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We cannot say it enough- the people behind The Post make The Post. Glad you're team embodies that! Thanks for the feedback on the benefits. We're always looking for innovative ways to expand our benefits (for example, providing free coffee for the DC office recently and local deals to coffee shops/restaurants). We'll continue to work hard to provide great benefits. Thanks again for writing a review!

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