The Washington Post is a privately owned company, owned by Jeff Bezos's Nash Holdings and headquartered in the US. Founded in 1877, it employs approximately 3660 individuals. The company operates as a major American daily newspaper, primarily involved in newspaper publishing, based in Washington, D.C. The publication provides in-depth political reporting, particularly on the U.S. government, along with comprehensive national and international news, business, technology, and arts coverage. Beyond its print edition, The Washington Post maintains a significant digital presence with a subscriber base and operates international bureaus.
On March 15, 2026, over 60,000 people canceled their digital subscriptions to The Washington Post following Jeff Bezos' layoffs of nearly half, or 44%, of the paper's newsroom staff in February, according to a New York Times report. The cancellations occurred in the week after the job cuts, which also saw executive editor Matt Murray retained to oversee the process despite CEO Will Lewis' departure. Earlier on March 15, the Post began experimenting with dynamic pricing for its digital subscriptions, adjusting what readers pay based on behavioral data collected about them, a strategy typically used by airlines and e-commerce platforms.
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