US EditionWashington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
- On Wednesday, The Washington Post announced it is laying off one-third of its staff across all departments, Executive Editor Matt Murray said during a Zoom call.
- Leadership cited prolonged financial losses and declining audiences forced a restructure as Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, and Will Lewis, Publisher and CEO, pushed changes after voluntary separation packages offered in 2023.
- The Post will shut or suspend several units including the sports department, Books section, and Post Reports podcast, while restructuring the Metro/local desk and shrinking international bureaus.
- Staff and the Washington Post Guild immediately reacted, noting some decisions were reversed after public criticism, including limiting coverage to four reporters, as management said the cuts would be severe.
- Observers say these cuts narrow the Post's scope toward federal politics and reflect broader industry pressures, with rivals like the New York Times expanding ancillary products.
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Washington Post slashes staff
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands. The Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, called the move painful but necessary to put the outlet on stronger footing and to weather changes in technology and user habits. “We can’t be everything to eve…
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