The Washington Post, founded in 1877 and headquartered at 1301 K Street NW in Washington, D.C., is a digital-first news media organisation with a legacy built on investigative journalism and in-depth political reporting. Acquired by Jeff Bezos in 2013, it has evolved from a traditional newspaper into a technology-enabled media company that delivers news across web and mobile platforms. Its editorial coverage spans politics, technology, economics, and global affairs.
The organisation describes itself as equally a technology company and a media company. Its in-house teams span four principal areas:
- Engineering & Product - building and maintaining the digital platforms that deliver journalism at scale
- Newsroom - investigative and political reporting across print and digital formats
- Marketing & Advertising - audience development and commercial operations
- Brand & Events - editorial events and brand partnerships
The newsroom culture places emphasis on collaboration, individual ownership, and a strong investigative tradition. The organisation's stated operating principles centre on shaping ideas, moving quickly, and delivering impact - values it applies across both its journalism and its product and engineering work.
