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      The Washington Post reviews

      3.0

      33% would recommend to a friend

      (644 total reviews)
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      Jeff D’Onofrio

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      10% positive business outlook

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      3.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.4

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      2.9

      Culture & values

      2.0

      Senior management

      The Washington Post has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 644 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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      644 reviews
      4.0
      Jan 28, 2021

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

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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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      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!
      3.0
      Jan 27, 2021

      The rising tide lifts only some boats

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      Pros

      Terrific mission, and the brand is only growing. Attracting world-class talent in all corners. Deep-pocketed owner sets this newspaper apart.

      Cons

      Benefits are improving but still not great. Mantra of constant self-disruption stokes anxiety. That said, despite the frequent hype of a runway for experimentation and innovation, my desk/team found the tarmac to be closed off. Publisher is an empty suit with a 1,000-watt smile.

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      The Washington Post Response
      5y
      We're sorry to hear your desk didn't experience the innovation that flows throughout The Washington Post. To help us address it, feel free to confidentially email us at life@washpost.com. Thanks for your time at The Post and for writing a review.
      3.0
      Jan 26, 2021

      Great place to work if you're a white male (preferably on the older side)

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      Pros

      Name recognition, seemingly unlimited resources because of the billionaire owner, no evidence of the owner messing with the journalism in any way, great job security, demand for excellent work. Depending on the team you're on, you can have a wonderful experience here.

      Cons

      White men can misbehave with no consequences, whereas women and POCs who speak out respectfully are labeled problematic. Some editors very clearly pay more attention and give more opportunities to white men.

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