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

GoFundMe for 300 axed Washington Post journalists surpasses $250K on first day

The Washington Post Guild created a GoFundMe for the more than 300 journalists that were laid off at the mainstay newspaper Wednesday morning — and were "bowled over" by the influx of donations from near and far.

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…

Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do ‘enormous damage,’ former editor says

The Washington Post is laying off a third of its workforce across both the newsroom and its business operations, a massive blow at a storied newspaper that has struggled in recent years to stay profitable. Geoff Bennett speaks with Marty Baron, who was editor of The Washington Post from 2012 until 2021, for more on the cuts and their implications.

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…