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The Washington Post

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The Washington Post reviews

3.0

33% would recommend to a friend

(643 total reviews)
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Jeff D’Onofrio

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10% positive business outlook

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).

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643 reviews
5.0
Jul 27, 2017

An Exciting Time to Work in Media

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I regularly hear from highly tenured people at The Post that we are in the midst of another golden era of the paper, reminiscent of the Watergate years. I wasn't here for that period, but I can attest to the fact that it's an exciting time to be at this organization. Since the sale of the paper to our new owner, we have been encouraged to think big, be innovative in our approach to obstacles and challenges, push the envelope and ask how we can differentiate our products and experiences for subscribers. The environment feels creative and collaborative and my projects are interesting and challenging.

Cons

It's a big organization so sometimes it's hard to know what is going on in areas outside of your department.

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The Washington Post Response
8y
We agree- it is an exciting time to work at The Washington Post with the cutting edge journalism and technology taking place daily. We're glad you've found a home here and can't wait to continue to grow as one company. Thanks for writing a review!
4.0
Apr 13, 2017
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Pros

You can write all you want. Interview anyone. Great experience for entry level.

Cons

Needless drama and favorites, vague guidance by management

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The Washington Post Response
9y
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're glad you had a lot of autonomy while at The Washington Post. We're concerned about the drama you mention and would love to hear more details. Feel free to e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks again for writing a review!
3.0
Feb 24, 2017

Good pay, bad morale

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Pros

The pay is great, triple time on holidays. No time clock so we get to slip out a little early at times.

Cons

Every little incident is blown out of proportion. Even incidents that are proven to be based on a misunderstanding will have you under a microscope for years. Some managers seem to think it's not their job to manage but to reduce head count for spurious reasons.

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The Washington Post Response
9y
Thank you for your review and feedback. We take it very seriously and would love to hear more about the incidents you mention. 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.
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