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 712 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 29 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Relaxed friendly work environment" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great opportunities to advance your career if you want it." ((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 24 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 13 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

(642 total reviews)

Jeff D’Onofrio

Not enough data to show CEO approval

10% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (642 reviews)

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The Washington Post has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 642 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

642 reviews

3.0

Sep 29, 2014

Great people who were angry that the future was hurting their former monopoly.

Digital editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Surround yourself with people who write the first drafts of history. A culture of patience that values accuracy to the max. Values are strong and rewarded.

Cons

A culture that sees the future as a threat and not an opportunity.

The Washington Post Response

9y

Thank you for the review and feedback. Our culture is defined by three catalysts: speed, innovation, and ownership. With that, we are positioning ourselves as a media and media technology company innovating the future. Thanks again for your feedback. We have a commitment toward growth and making The Washington Post a great place to work for all. We’d love to hear more specifics. Feel free to e-mail us: life@washpost.com.

3.0

Sep 22, 2014

An ok work place

Utility mailer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

when you are a sub, you get to pick your own schedule every week. This gives you an opportunity to be more flexible. you can choose to be off up to 3 months so its a very good part time work.

Cons

The management lacks leadership skills. the direct managers are picked right off of the work place with no educational background.

The Washington Post Response

9y

Thank you for your review and feedback. This year, we launched The Leadership Project, a series of ongoing development opportunities for all leaders across The Post. This is part of developing strong leaders and managers at The Post. Thank you again for your feedback. We have a commitment toward growth and making The Washington Post a great place to work for all. We’d love to hear more specifics. Feel free to e-mail us: life@washpost.com.

4.0

Sep 11, 2014

Slowly improving

Web editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, commitment to journalism, opportunities for growth

Cons

Bureaucracy and office politics, less than stellar pay

The Washington Post Response

9y

Thank you for taking time to write a review. We're glad you see The Post changing as we innovate into the future as a company. If you have any more specific feedback, we'd love to hear it. It's how we grow to be a great place to work for all employees. Feel free to email us: life@washpost.com. 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)

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