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 30 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 28 reviews)); "Great Work/Life Balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 12 reviews)); "Excellent salary and name recognition." ((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 24 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 20 reviews)); "Very low pay increases even for top employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Constant layoffs" ((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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (643 reviews)

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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

Sep 24, 2015

Family working environment

Senior accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees are the best! You will come to learn that the people you work with will become more than just coworkers, they will become family. The hours are good, and the managers that I have worked under was always trying to push me to further my career and give tips on how I can advance to get the goals that I wanted.

Cons

The food selection around the building is not the greatest. Not alot of good seletions. Work from home option is dependant on job title, should be a little more felxible with that.

The Washington Post Response

9y

Thank you for taking time to write a review. We love hearing about our employee’s positive experiences. Your feedback on the food options and flexible schedules are valuable and we've passed it onto our team. Thanks for choosing to be part of The Washington Post team!

4.0

Sep 22, 2015

What more than a decade here has taught me...

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good journalism is still highly valued. Creativity -- especially in IT -- is encouraged and supported. I feel like the company has kept up with (if not surpassed) our competitors.

Cons

It feels like we are being asked to do more work with fewer people. I keep hearing "just one more thing." Pressure on IT to create new products has resulted in less ongoing support for products that they already created for the newsroom. As someone from the Washington area, it is sad to see the Post move from a local focus towards a national and international one. Benefits have drastically changed since I started a decade ago. For example, when I started I was in college and was able to benefit from a tuition reimbursement program, which no longer exists. Overall, the benefits are still pretty good, though.

The Washington Post Response

9y

Thanks for your review and feedback. We are committed to growth and making The Washington Post a great place to work for all. We've passed along your feedback and would love to hear more specifics . Feel free to e-mail us: life@washpost.com. Thanks again for choosing to be part of The Post!

5.0

Sep 21, 2015

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Post is a great place to work. I have been given great opportunity to grow and learn in this great institution. Employees are encouraged to think expansively and change the path to the future. Digital growth has been outstanding since the ownership change and I have never felt more confident in the future of this organization.

Cons

The change in ownership has changed the culture which has been difficult for some employees. Some employees lament the past rather than celebrating the bright future that lies ahead.

The Washington Post Response

9y

Thanks for taking time to write a review. We love hearing about our employees’ positive experiences. We'd love to hear more specifics about the shift in culture. Feel free to email us at life@washpost.com. Thanks for choosing to be part of The Post team!

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