Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.
“Democracy dies in darkness speaks to the power of journalism to hold those in authority in check, provide a voice to the voiceless, and empower citizens to think critically and make informed decisions,” says Senior Creative Lead Jessica Misener. It’s why she was excited to join a storied news legacy when she started at The Washington Post three years ago. Working in Client Solutions, Jessica and her team produce and edit custom content that makes clients proud and feels endemic to the renowned writing and reporting of The Post. Jessica’s work directly supports journalism that changes the world. And she gets to do it with colleagues she calls “kind, incredibly bright and dedicated to working together as one dynamic team.” #washpostlife
Going through the interview process to work at The Washington Post, Juan Tejada was fascinated by how dedicated the company is to their readers. Everyone, no matter the department, works to ensure reliable news reaches all parts of the world. Helping toward that goal is a dream for Juan. Working as a senior billing analyst for the Arc XP team, Juan’s team makes sure all Arc XP clients receive accurate and timely invoices for services provided to help build their own content platforms. Starting in The Post’s finance team during the pandemic, Juan continues to be inspired by his colleagues. Committed to the mission, Juan and his colleagues find new ways to innovate in their positions and progress in their careers at The Post. “We’re so lucky to live in a world where all news can be accessed with the touch of a button. I believe it’s our responsibility to make that news accessible to those who need it the most and help shed light on the darkness that’s present in the world,” says Juan reflecting on his time at The Post.
It's been more than 26 years since Kahli Turner started working at The Washington Post. Starting off as a security contractor, Kahli says, “I could not get over the number of people who were genuinely concerned about my wellbeing and goals for the future even though I was not a “real” employee. Many of them pushed me to think bigger and encouraged my personal growth. I could not help but feel that this was a company I wanted to be a part of.” Now she is a full-time employee of The Post. As a commercial delivery manager, her main focus is to ensure that her team provides the best possible support to The Post’s delivery force. Together, the entire team makes sure subscribers receive their newspaper 365 days a year. Every day, she’s reminded that her department plays a pivotal role in keeping people informed while supporting The Post’s mission to hold institutions accountable.
You’ll recognize Chris Vazquez from The Washington Post TikTok. A self-proclaimed “video and broadcast nerd” in high school, he religiously watched The Post’s YouTube channel. He says, “The Post’s quality and variety of video journalism always seemed unmatched to me — from explainers to enterprise pieces to breaking news to scripted content, I knew I could find something I’d be passionate about by working here, and I always aspired to that.” Now he works at The Washington Post
Columnist Theresa Vargas’s first job at The Washington Post was as a crime reporter in Prince William County. She was drawn to the chance to tell stories about a county that was undergoing significant changes and work for a publication that values local and national news. On her best days as a columnist, she gets to witness people coming together to help someone they’ve never met because of something she has written. Theresa has seen people donate money, open their homes and write letters to officials to make life easier for someone else. She also shares deeply personal parts of her own life in her columns – whether it’s about growing up as a Mexican American on the southside of San Antonio or raising two young boys after experiencing pregnancy loss. Those pieces are never easy to put out in the world, but what makes them worth it is hearing from people who say they can relate or now feel less alone.
“I have been in the Digital Media space for a while now and working for such an institution such as The Washington Post is a huge privilege. It is at the forefront of journalism as well as technological innovation in the media space, which makes it such an interesting place to work for,” says Arc XP Lead Technical Account Manager Jakob Pranter. Working with European partners of Arc XP, The Post’s digital experience platform, he’s responsible for their success on the platform and supports them through the entire lifecycle of the partnership. His job powers many sites throughout Europe, reaching millions! And he gets to work on a team that’s open and helpful. #washpostlife
Six years ago, Gabriella Ferrufino started at The Washington Post, believing in the value of journalism, keeping the public informed. Working to empower everyday people from all walks of life, she’s proud that her work ensures that all people have access to the news and can consume stories that matter. As a business development partner, Gabriella represents The Post’s content and finds ways to grow additional monetization of the invaluable intellectual property produced by The Post’s talent creators, producers, and engineers beyond subscriptions and ad revenue. She seeks out content licensing opportunities and partnerships to help drive awareness to stories off platform and find new audiences. To do that, collaboration is key. Gabriella works across teams to package content in unique ways to grow subscriptions, increase brand awareness, and position The Post as a thought leader.
Growing up in an Iranian household, Nina Zafar, heard stories about a country with rigid press censorship and its effect on the psyche of its citizens. Fueling her passion for the news, it’s why she wanted to be a journalist. It’s also why The Washington Post’s slogan- “Democracy Dies In Darkness”- resonates with her. Aware that not everyone is a news junkie like her, Nina believes presenting stories in an interesting and accessible way to a diverse audience is important. That’s why her work as a social media editor at The Post is impactful. With many people reaching the news via social media, audience journalists like Nina amplifying The Post’s stories across platforms helps people who may never read the news stay informed. Nina gets to reach millions with the news while working with a diverse, talented team. “The people at The Post are some of the very best in the business. That’s why I consider myself so lucky to work here. People are very collaborative and there is always something new to learn,” says Nina. She counts some of her colleagues as her real life friends too!
“To me, the Post represents the top tier of modern journalism. I am particularly proud of my role at Arc XP because my work on the platform can be used by many media companies to communicate with their audiences,” says Laura Steele, a senior designer. Working on Arc XP, our digital experience platform that powers companies around the world, she designs applications and makes improvements that directly address clients’ demands and expectations to achieve their goals. She works on a passionate team, one that’s excited to work on the cutting-edge of their field. Working daily with other designers, product managers, and engineers, they all strive to make an impact in the world with the products they create. Laura and her team are also motivated by The Post’s mission- to shine a light into the dark, uncomfortable corners of society. Working on Arc XP, an organization within The Post, she plays a part in bringing things into the light through questions and investigations and it helps preserve democracy.
A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Trevar Ondiek, a senior recruiting consultant, grew up with The Washington Post. His dad was a daily reader. Now Trevar works at The Washington Post. As a member of the HR team, Trevar champions The Washington Post to attract, network, and hire the best people. Helping to grow the Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Client Solutions teams, further helps provide readers with high-quality journalism. Every day is a new day to impact tomorrow!
