Great company that supports professional growth - Product Director The Washington Post Employee Review

5.0
23 Sept 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The Post is filled with smart, passionate, generous people motivated by the mission. My coworkers are the number one reason I love working here. They inspire and challenge me every day. I am especially grateful for them during this uncertain time. My teammates and direct management are a source of support and encouragement, now more than ever. The company is also large enough that you can constantly take on a new challenge by expanding your scope of responsibilities in your current org or changing things up and jumping over to a different part of the company. In many ways there are multiple companies within the walls of The Post: journalism, technology, subscriptions and advertising, and even a growing SaaS company (Arc Publishing, Zeus Technology).

Cons

On the flip side, due to the size and many focus areas, organizational silos exist that can slow decision-making and meaningful progress. If you thrive in a smaller, more nimble team environment, you're likely to become frustrated with what feels like unnecessary workplace politics. The Post values action-oriented leaders and that can often translate into well-meaning people pulling in different directions at full speed. This is not unique to The Post and a difficult problem to solve no matter where you work, but exhausting nonetheless.

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The Washington Post Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review. We're glad that The Post culture and your coworkers have been a source of strength during these uncertain times and that you have opportunities to learn/grow. We also appreciate you sharing your view on getting tasks accomplished while maneuvering the larger organization. If you would be willing, feel free to email us (confidentially) any other ideas that you have regarding this to life@washpost.com.

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