Values
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
“The Washington Post is a company that values and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. At every level of the organization, we strive to reflect the communities, perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of the readers we serve. We thrive collectively when diversity is embraced as key to our business objectives, driving our innovation and success.”
Fred Ryan, Publisher & CEO
How we embody these values:
Our Culture
We believe that cultivating an environment that fosters connection and enables people to realize their potential is paramount.
Diversity Data
We've visualized our demographics data by year and organization to give an overhead view of what The Washington Post has looked like and where we are headed.
Inclusion Networks
The Washington Post is continuing our commitment to foster networks of inclusivity through the launch of our Inclusion Network program.
Young Journalist Development
We've fostered strong, longlasting partnerships with high schools and colleges to create several programs aimed at building relationships and cultivating the next generation of groundbreaking journalists.
Opportunity Year
In the fall of 2020, The Washington Post launched a yearlong cross-department training program, enabling staffers to explore career paths, encourage even greater collaboration throughout the newsroom and facilitate creative thinking among managers about career development for their staffs.
Leadership Academy
The Practicum course, launched in 2013, lets graduate students spend as long as a year in an elective class that takes them inside the investigative team of one of the nation's leading newspapers.
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Diversity Representation of varied identities+
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Inclusion Valuing of our varied identities+
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Equity Fair treatment irrespective of our varied identities=
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Belonging Cultivating an environment that fosters connection and enables people to realize their potentialDemographics
More to come!
The Washington Post is continuing our commitment to foster networks of inclusivity through the launch of our Inclusion Network program. Inclusion networks provide another opportunity for employees to build greater connection by forming company-recognized groups based on collective identity, knowledge, experience and professional development.
Cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging
Promote professional growth and collaboration
Shape and ignite ideas
Young Journalist Development
Academic Year Internship Program
The Washington Post has announced the launch of its new Academic Year Internship Program, an immersive experience created to develop the next generation of journalists. Partnering with Howard University's Cathy Hughes School of Communications and the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, two students from each school will join The Post for the 2021 Fall semester.
Summer Internship Program
What will you do as a Washington Post intern? Let's start with what you won't do: You won't just “shadow” reporters, and you most definitely will not get coffee for people! Instead, you'll be a Washington Post journalist creating videos, graphics and stories that will be read and viewed by millions of Washington Post subscribers.
Investigative Reporting Practicum
The Practicum course, launched in 2013, lets graduate students spend as long as a year in an elective class that takes them inside the investigative team of one of the nation's leading newspapers.
Opportunity Year
In the fall of 2020, The Washington Post launched a yearlong cross-department training program, enabling staffers to explore career paths, encourage even greater collaboration throughout the newsroom and facilitate creative thinking among managers about career development for their staffs. Up to three staffers annually work in other roles and departments, further developing their skills.
Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media
The need for diversity in newsroom leadership isn't new, but the urgency is greater than ever as we have seen from the racial reckoning happening across our industry. This academy not only better equips participants to lead through times of uncertainty, but it provides them with an essential network of fellow managers to support them as they grow in their careers.
