Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off

Legendary news brand makes sweeping staff cuts

WASHINGTON — The Washington Post laid off about one-third of its workers on Wednesday in one of the largest shake-ups in the paper’s long history. The cuts hit many parts of the company, including sports, overseas news and books coverage.

As Washington Post downsizes, media experts react with concern about future of news coverage

Following the Washington Post’s announcement of more than 300 layoffs, media experts raise concerns about corporate ownership, political pressure, and the long-term impact on investigative and local journalism.

The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end

The Washington Post has eliminated its sports section while laying off a third of its staff. For decades, the Post treated sports as a vital part of life in the District of Columbia, and some of the biggest names in…

Here’s the severance package The Washington Post is offering laid-off staffers

The Washington Post laid off hundreds of staffers on Wednesday. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesAndrew Harnik/Getty Images The Washington Post let go of hundreds of staff Wednesday in a major restructuring. The cuts are hitting desks across the newsroom, including sports, foreign affairs, and books. The Post is offering some staffers a couple of months more on payroll and severance pay tied to tenure. Hundreds of journalists at The Washington Post re…

Jeff Bezos-Owned Washington Post Slashes One Third of Its Workforce

In an effort to restore the paper's profitability, Bezos is gutting major newsroom sections.

Washington Post Closes Multiple Bureaus, Lays Off 300 Staff.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Washington Post laid off nearly 300 employees, terminated its current sports section, books section, and Post Reports podcast, and closed several international bureaus.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Washington Post‘s executive editor Matt Murray, human resources director Wayne Connell, and affected employees, including reporters and editors.WHEN & WHERE: The layoffs occurred on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with employees in…