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 714 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 33% 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 3.1 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?

33% 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, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.1 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?

"Great benefits and multiple shifts based on your availability to include part time oncall." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great coworkers and colleagues." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great work life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Overall a great work environment and always felt supported." ((in 10 reviews)); "Excellent opportunities to work in latest technologies." ((in 10 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 23 reviews)); "Rules to employees and line managers do not apply above those positions." ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay is low for workload" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor management." ((in 17 reviews)); "Instability and mismanagement from the top down resulting in sweeping layoffs and chaotic restructuring." ((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

33% would recommend to a friend

(644 total reviews)

Jeff D’Onofrio

Not enough data to show CEO approval

10% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

644 reviews

4.0

Jan 17, 2021

Overall a satisfying place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are many positives: I work on new, interesting technology; I have a highly competent manager from whom I've learned a great deal; I get to contribute to a platform that supports journalism globally; etc.

Cons

The pay is not as high as what I could earn in other sectors: I work a lot of hours but am making an average salary for what someone with my job makes in my city. Also, there are no bonuses or profit sharing measures tied to performance.

The Washington Post Response

5y

I get to contribute to a platform that supports journalism globally." Well said and it's so true. No matter where you sit within the company, we're all inspired by our mission. Thanks for being part of The Washington Post!

5.0

Jan 12, 2021

Great company with many opportunities to grow

Designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Washington Post continues to expand as a company, and with that you get the chance to grow in your career. There are many opportunities and no day looks the same.

Cons

Hours are inconsistent and you are at the mercy of the news cycle.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Glad you've been able to grow with the company. It's an exciting time to work at The Washington Post especially as we hire the largest Newsroom in our history in 2021. Thanks for being part of it!

4.0

Jan 6, 2021

Fast-paced newsroom

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's a wide breadth of knowledge in the newsroom, as well as opportunities for development and growth, but only if you're willing to put in very long hours.

Cons

There is an over-reliance on analytics and clicks to dictate content, rather than letting newsworthiness guide story assignments.

The Washington Post Response

5y

Thank you for writing about your experience at The Washington Post. We’re glad you’ve experienced development and growth while working at The Post. We strive to make development opportunities available across the organization with programs such as The Leadership Project and The Growth Project. If you’d like to learn more about these programs, feel free to email us at life@washpost.com.

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Jobs at The Washington Post

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