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The Washington Post was named the #8 Most Innovative Company of 2018 in the world by Fast Company. read more
The Washington Post Company Culture
The Washington Post Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
The Washington Post's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A-Meetings
BOffice Culture
BOutlook
BCEO Rating
BThe Washington Post CEO
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Frederick Ryan
71 /100
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Diversity at The Washington Post
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B
Diverse employees at The Washington Post have rated Office Culture, Executive Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at The Washington Post
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at The Washington Post have rated Outlook, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
The Washington Post eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
14
The Washington Post employees are 14% more likely to recommend The Washington Post as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at The Washington Post
Working at The Washington Post is rated average by 52 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Washington Post employees are most satisfied about Environment, Meetings, and Office Culture categories, putting The Washington Post’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at The Washington Post was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Washington Post
B
Overall Company Culture at The Washington Post is rated B
Last updated 11 days ago
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The Washington Post ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
The Washington Post Employee Reviews
Out of 52 The Washington Post employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Washington Post improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From The Washington Post Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Good communication and easy to follow
- What makes you most happy at work?Being able to support journalists in high risk environments
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Great location, good meeting space and everyone focused
Constructive Feedback From The Washington Post Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Hire competent engineers that contribute
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am contractor who doesn't get paid holidays.
The Washington Post Company Information
The Washington Post Company Overview
The Washington Post was named the #8 Most Innovative Company of 2018 in the world by Fast Company.
The Washington Post was founded in 1877 and its current CEO is Frederick Ryan. Since its inception 149 years ago, The Washington Post has grown to 1339 employees.
The Washington Post Mission, Vision & Values
The Washington Post Mission Statement
Democracy Dies In Darkness
The Washington Post Values
- Innovation
- Speed
- Ownership
- Collaboration
| Headquarter | 1301 K St NW Washington, DC 20071 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.washingtonpost.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1877 |
| Tel | 800.627.1150 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers.washingtonpost.com |
| Social Sites |
The Washington Post Competitors
The Washington Post competitors include The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Capital One, and USA Today. The Washington Post ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Washington Post compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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The Washington Post Employees
The Washington Post has 1339 employees. 52 employees at The Washington Post have reviewed The Washington Post across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 11 days ago.
Overall, the 52 The Washington Post employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Washington Post are not very pleased with their total compensation at The Washington Post, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Washington Post are pleased with their team. 52 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at The Washington Post are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Washington Post believe the environment at The Washington Post is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Washington Post is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at The Washington Post work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at The Washington Post are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining The Washington Post - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
The Washington Post KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no The Washington Post employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand The Washington Post's KPIs and OKRs.
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The Washington Post CEO & Leadership
The Washington Post CEO - Frederick Ryan
71 /100
Frederick’s approval rate is just above average, putting Frederick in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Frederick Ryan is well regarded by employees for the Environment The Washington Post offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Frederick is most liked by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to The Washington Post’s competitors, Frederick Ryan ranks just above USA Today’s CEO Nicole Carroll. With Frederick’s leadership, The Washington Post employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Meetings. Frederick was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.
The Washington Post Leadership
The The Washington Post Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Frederick Ryan, Chief Marketing Officer Miki King, and VP, Finance Jennifer Moyer
Frederick Ryan CEO / President
Frederick Ryan serves as the CEO / President of The Washington Post.
Miki King Chief Marketing Officer
Miki King serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of The Washington Post.
Jennifer Moyer VP, Finance
Jennifer Moyer serves as the VP, Finance of The Washington Post.
Robert Cleland Vice President/Marketing and Technology
Robert Cleland serves as the Vice President/Marketing and Technology of The Washington Post. Robert started at The... read more
Spiro Roiniotis Vice President, Engineering, WaPo Labs
Spiro Roiniotis serves as the Vice President, Engineering, WaPo Labs of The Washington Post. Spiro started at The... read more
Brian Scott Vice President of Sales
Brian Scott serves as the Vice President of Sales of The Washington Post. Brian started at The Washington Post in July... read more
Paul Tsigrikes Vice President of Marketing
Paul Tsigrikes serves as the Vice President of Marketing of The Washington Post. Paul started at The Washington Post in... read more
Kristine Kelly Vice President, Communications and Events
Kristine Kelly serves as the Vice President, Communications and Events of The Washington Post. Kristine started at The... read more
Nancy Cutler Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Marketing
Nancy Cutler serves as the Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Marketing of The Washington Post. Nancy started at The... read more
The Washington Post Salaries
How much does The Washington Post pay?
How much do people at The Washington Post get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Washington Post is $105,277, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,785, or $56 per hour.
At The Washington Post, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $257,732 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,962 annually. Average The Washington Post salaries by department include: Engineering at $139,228, Sales at $167,611, Admin at $59,646, and IT at $99,490. Half of The Washington Post salaries are above $117,785.
15 employees at The Washington Post rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 45 ratings) while 14 employees at The Washington Post rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Salaries contributed from The Washington Post employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Data Scientist, Senior Developer, and UI/UX Designer. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from The Washington Post employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $95k | $95k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $111k | $111k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $211k | $211k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $258k | $258k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $403k | $403k | 100th Percentile |
$105,277*
Average Compensation
$117,785*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Washington Post Salaries by City
The Washington Post Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at The Washington Post
Diverse employees at The Washington Post score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing The Washington Post in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Washington Post across various culture dimensions.
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The Washington Post Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
The Washington Post PTO
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Overview of Candidates Interested in The Washington Post on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
Operations | 12% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
Design | 8% | |
Communications | 8% | |
Other | 27% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 77% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 8% | |
Bethesda | 4% | |
Fairfax | 4% | |
Alexandria | 4% | |
Other | 4% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Washington Post
What is The Washington Post address?
The Washington Post location is at 1301 K St NW
Who is the CEO of The Washington Post?
The Washington Post CEO is Frederick Ryan, their score by employees is 71
What is The Washington Post eNPS?
The eNPS for The Washington Post is 14
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in The Washington Post?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the Admin in The Washington Post?
The average salaries for Admin in The Washington Post is 60k
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