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 28 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 23 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good name recognition for your resume" ((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 22 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Very low pay increases even for top employees" ((in 16 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

Jan 29, 2021

Treat employees incredibly well and forward thinking company

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Washington Post is an incredible company to work for. Our brand allows us to help many companies tell their stories and reach a robust audience. Tons of flexibility in the remote work setting during COVID and smart, thoughtful and strategic senior leadership.

Cons

Do feel pay is not as competitive for sales and marketing teams as other friends in the industry.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thanks for being part of The Washington Post team for almost a decade! You know this company well and we're glad it's been a positive experience. Thanks for your feedback about pay. We pay competitively in each market, but we do offer compensation reviews for those who want them. If interested, feel free to email life@washpost.com. Thanks again for being part of The Washington Post team.

4.0

Jan 29, 2021

Great Mission

Global client partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I believe in the purpose of the organization.

Cons

The MKT/Sales side lacks growth opportunities and clear vision.

The Washington Post Response

5y

We're glad you believe in the mission. It's what ties us all together at The Washington Post no matter what department you work in. Career development is important. It's why we come alongside our employees through The Growth Project. We'd love to learn more about your feedback so we can ensure the program meets a diverse set of needs. Feel free to confidentially email us at life@washpost.com.

4.0

Jan 28, 2021

A great place to work with a promising future, with some silos

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally very collaborative atmosphere, strong, thoughtful leadership, and great colleagues. Competitive benefits and room for growth.

Cons

It's a very large company with a long history, so there are many silos, especially between print, digital and business. The company is aware of this and working towards changing it, but it may take some time.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thanks for your candid and honest review. Collaboration is key in continuing to break down silos and we're glad you've found collaboration strong. at The Washington Post. Glad you're part of the team!

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Jobs at The Washington Post

Print Desk Designer (Contract)

Assistant Editor, News Hub