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      A Posture of Gratefulness - Anonymous employee The Washington Post Employee Review

      4.0
      31 Jan 2018
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      I am an aspiring journalist. To be an employee and have my name associated with The Washington Post, one of the most prestigious publications in the country, if not the world, at the beginning of my career is such a blessing.

      Cons

      It's a business; and business can be tough and at times messy. You will have to know (or quickly learn) how to properly advocate for yourself because very few will do it for you.

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      Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We agree with you- The Washington Post has a strong name. It's exciting to work for a legacy brand who is also innovating in the industry! Thanks for the feedback about advocating for yourself. Hopefully your manager advocates for you as well. We take management seriously and even launched The Leadership Project to equip managers on critical skills, including advocating for their teams. If this isn't happening, feel free to confidentially email us at life@washpost.com. Thanks again for taking the time to write a review. Glad you're part of The Washington Post community!

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      5.0
      12 May 2026
      Intern
      Recommend
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      Pros

      THE BEST INTERNSHIP EVER! The staff and manager was so nice

      Cons

      Nothing bad to say at all tbh

      1.0
      25 Jun 2026
      Product designer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Supporting journalism is the one good thing.

      Cons

      The culture needs improvement, with a strict in-office policy that may not work well for everyone. There also seems to be ongoing challenges with employee retention, which can impact team morale, consistency, and long-term stability. The tech guild and unions made me feel really uncomfortable with coworkers protesting outside the office.

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