Washington Post Reduces Staff by Approximately 50% in Recent Years

The Washington Post has significantly reduced its workforce, with approximately 1,300 staff remaining after recent layoffs, down from about 2,500 in October 2023. Executive editor Matt Murray reported that the newsroom’s journalist count has dropped from 1,000 to 400, acknowledging ongoing morale issues. CEO Will Lewis resigned amid criticism following the layoffs, and Jeff D’Onofrio has been appointed as the acting CEO. Owner Jeff Bezos faced backlash for perceived inattention to the paper’s struggles.

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