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      The Washington Post reviews

      3.0

      35% would recommend to a friend

      (641 total reviews)
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      Jeff D’Onofrio

      Not enough data to show CEO approval

      10% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      3.0

      Culture & values

      2.0

      Senior management

      The Washington Post has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 641 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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      641 reviews
      3.0
      Jan 14, 2014

      Company is going in the wrong direction in the management positions.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good co-workers, hard workering people that are friendly.

      Cons

      Very racists & show favoritism toward certain employees who are not even fit for the postions they hold

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      The Washington Post Response
      9y
      Thank you for your review and feedback. We're very concerned with the issues you've raised and would love to hear more specifics so they can be addressed. Feel free to e-mail us: life@washpost.com . Thank you again for your feedback. We have a commitment toward growth and making The Washington Post a great place to work for all.
      5.0
      Dec 11, 2013

      Refreshing

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great environment that appreciates valuable input, very consultatitive business, well-structured, management is sharp, excellent benefits, the transition with the Bezos acquisition is going very well - has left a great sense of excitement among the Post, great opportuntiy to work with smart people.

      Cons

      Parking can be difficult if you don't care to metro

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      The Washington Post Response
      9y
      Thank you for taking time to write a review. We love hearing about our employees' positive experiences We've passed your feedback about parking to the building management. Thanks for choosing to be part of The Washington Post team!
      3.0
      Dec 2, 2013

      The Post is a great place to gain some experience but it's difficult to climb upwards.

      Account manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Flexible work hours - Great brand name - Ability to move within the company - Exciting workplace

      Cons

      - Not much opportunity for growth - News industry is uncertain - Unionized workplace does more harm than good

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      The Washington Post Response
      9y
      Thank you for your review and feedback. We're glad you've found The Post an exciting place to work wit flexible work hours and a strong brand name. 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. Thank you!
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