US EditionWashington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
The Washington Post is cutting 300 jobs, focusing on politics and national security due to financial losses and subscriber decline, while ending sports and books coverage.
- 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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