We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
About Our Team
The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
Why This Role Matters
The Senior HRBP, Newsroom serves as a strategic people partner to Newsroom leaders, aligning workforce priorities, organizational capabilities and employee experience with The Washington Post’s journalistic mission. This role combines deep employee relations expertise with business judgment to help leaders navigate complex people decisions, strengthen management practices and guide teams through change. Through trusted relationships with leaders, managers and employees, this partner advances a culture of integrity, inclusion and accountability that enables journalists and content creators to do their best work.
What Motivates You
- Supporting independent journalism by helping the people and teams behind it thrive.
- Building trusted partnerships that allow you to offer candid advice, challenge assumptions and influence thoughtful decisions.
- Resolving complex people challenges with sound judgment, empathy and consistency.
- Helping leaders strengthen their teams, develop talent and navigate organizational change.
- Turning employee insights and workforce data into practical improvements in culture, performance and retention.
How You’ll Support the Mission
- Advise senior Newsroom leaders on people strategy, organizational effectiveness and leadership practices, translating editorial priorities into actionable workforce plans that strengthen team capability and performance.
- Guide organizational design, workforce planning and change initiatives in partnership with Newsroom leadership, Finance and HR specialists to align roles, capabilities and staffing with evolving business needs.
- Lead the assessment and resolution of complex employee relations matters within delegated authority, partnering with the Director of Employee Relations and Legal on sensitive issues to achieve timely, fair and consistent outcomes.
- Coach leaders and managers on performance, feedback, conflict resolution and team dynamics to strengthen management judgment, accountability and employee development.
- Partner with leaders and HR colleagues on talent reviews, succession planning and career development to build leadership readiness, address capability gaps and retain critical talent.
- Build trusted relationships with employees and leaders, identifying concerns and translating employee feedback into actions that improve communication, belonging and team effectiveness.
- Interpret workforce data and employee insights, including engagement, turnover and exit feedback, to identify underlying issues and recommend targeted actions that improve retention and organizational health.
- Integrate expertise from Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning & Development, HR Operations and DEI to deliver coordinated people solutions and implement enterprise programs effectively within the Newsroom.
- Guide managers in applying people policies and practices in a union-represented environment, coordinating with Employee Relations and Legal on collective bargaining agreement requirements to promote consistent decisions and constructive working relationships.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
- At least seven years of progressive HR experience that includes business partnership and substantial employee relations responsibility.
- Experience supporting journalism, media or publishing organizations required; experience working with union-represented employees and collective bargaining agreements preferred.
- Demonstrated success advising senior leaders, influencing complex people decisions and translating business priorities into effective workforce and talent strategies.
- Strong employee relations expertise, including experience assessing sensitive concerns, conducting or partnering on investigations, resolving conflict and recognizing when escalation is needed.
- Experience guiding organizational change, workforce planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives in a complex, evolving environment.
- Proven ability to coach managers and leaders on performance, development and accountability while balancing employee needs with organizational priorities.
- Ability to interpret workforce data, identify patterns and turn findings into practical recommendations and measurable improvements.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the discretion and judgment to handle confidential matters and navigate competing perspectives.
- Experience collaborating across HR specialties to deliver integrated solutions, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple sensitive priorities.
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The salary range for this position is:
$121,400 - $202,400 AnnualThe actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
Skills Required
- At least seven years of progressive HR experience, including business partnership and substantial employee relations responsibility
- Experience supporting journalism, media, or publishing organizations
- Experience working with union-represented employees and collective bargaining agreements
- Experience advising senior leaders and influencing complex people decisions
- Experience translating business priorities into workforce and talent strategies
- Strong employee relations expertise, including assessing sensitive concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, and escalation judgment
- Experience guiding organizational change, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
- Experience coaching managers and leaders on performance, development, and accountability
- Ability to interpret workforce data, identify patterns, and make practical recommendations
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
- Discretion and judgment when handling confidential matters and competing perspectives
- Experience collaborating across HR specialties to deliver integrated solutions
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple sensitive priorities
The Washington Post Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Washington Post and has not been reviewed or approved by The Washington Post.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans, robust mental‑health resources, and for Guild‑covered roles, employer‑paid single coverage plus an HRA for certain travel needs. Feedback suggests these features make core health benefits a reliable anchor even as specifics can vary by role.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted at a generous level for all new parents, alongside backup care, caregiver concierge, and gender‑affirming services in some postings. These family‑forward supports stand out within the broader package.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements secured across‑the‑board raises and significantly higher salary floors for lower‑paid cohorts, with automatic increases beginning in 2024. Feedback suggests these gains improved satisfaction at the lower end even as overall pay views remain varied.
The Washington Post Insights
What We Do
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.
Why Work With Us
Rapidly growing, this team is committed to creating excellent experiences and products worthy of our tradition and our future. Our dedication to innovation, excellence and integrity are at the core of what we do, and why our employees are proud to call The Post their home.
