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 711 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 35% 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 decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Washington Post?

35% 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 33 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 25 reviews)); "Relaxed friendly work environment" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 6 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)); "Poor management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Pay is low for workload" ((in 17 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 The Washington Post locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Chicago , Washington , New York

The Washington Post reviews

3.0

35% would recommend to a friend

(641 total reviews)

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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Reviews by job title

641 reviews

3.0

Sep 2, 2018

Not a great long-term option

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers and colleagues. Great name recognition on resume.

Cons

Lack of career advancement opportunities. Very little investment in employee well-being and mentorship.

The Washington Post Response

7y

Thanks for taking the time to tell us about your experience working at The Washington Post. We’re glad you enjoyed working for a brand name with great colleagues. We agree! The people really make The Post a great place to work. Thanks for your feedback on career development, well-being, and mentorship. We take all three seriously, which is why we launched The Growth Project, a series of career development events and experiences open to all Washington Post employees. The Growth Project includes opportunities for mentorship and connection between Post employees of all levels. In terms of well-being, we work hard to provide competitive benefits, perks, and even host frequent wellness events for employees. We do welcome more feedback so we can continue to grow. Feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks again for your review!

5.0

Dec 2, 2017

Terrific Work Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Washington Post is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. It’s staffed by people who deeply care about their work, are passionate about the paper, and are committed to seeing The Washington Post thrive in a digital future. It’s a friendly and supportive place to work for those who want a job they feel passionate about.

Cons

Lots of change in recent years may be leaving some longer-term employees feeling unsure of the future of the paper. Many hope (and believe) the Post will maintain the integrity it’s built up over many years as it heads into a new generation for media companies.

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're honored you've found The Washington Post a dynamic place to work . We are passionate and driven by a strong mission in our work. The fact that we've been named "the most innovative media company" by Fast Company and other publications speaks to how we've transitioned into the digital/tech world. Your feedback is a great reminder to hang tight onto our values as we navigate this changing world. Thanks for being part of The Post family and helping us be true to who we are!

3.0

Jul 27, 2017

The good outweighs the bad

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A forward-thinking culture that embraces using ideas as currency and does a good job of recognizing outside talent. Very good pay and benefits, as well as perks like the outdoor seating areas.

Cons

I often get the sense that internal promotion is viewed very negatively at the organizational level. While some new hires are made internally, the decision-makers tend to close themselves off to the very strong pool of candidates from within the paper already, and that is extremely disheartening.

The Washington Post Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback. It shows you're invested in The Washington Post and we really appreciate that. We're glad you've enjoyed the benefits and other perks of working at The Post and are part of our forward thinking culture. Thanks for the feedback about internal promotions. We take raising the next generation of Post employees seriously and your feedback is helpful. We'd love to hear more so we can continue to grow. Feel free to email us: life@washpost.com. Regardless, we'll pass it onto our leadership. Thanks again for taking the time to write a review.

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