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The Washington Post

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A great place to work with a promising future, with some silos - Editor The Washington Post Employee Review

4.0
Jan 28, 2021
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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.

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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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