I enjoy working at an ambitious and supportive news organization - Staff Writer The Washington Post Employee Review

5.0
13 Jun 2019
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Pros

The Post stands out from many other news organizations due to its commitment to encouraging writers to pursue stories that are of interest to them and by financially supporting those story ideas when they incur travel expenses. Writers enjoy significant creative freedom, skilled and experienced editing, and a rare level of organizational stability from management. For self-starters and workaholics, it's an ideal setup.

Cons

Internal communication could be more frequent and more meaningful, especially related to large projects and overall job performance. Work is demanding and consumes significant time year-round.

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The Washington Post Response
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We're glad you've found The Post a rewarding experience so far. Thanks for your feedback on internal communications. We have a program called The Leadership Project that equips managers with the tools they need to lead well. Part of the program is a section on continuous feedback and communication. If you feel comfortable sharing specifics about your experience with feedback, feel free to e-mail us confidentially at life@washpost.com. Thanks!

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