The Washington Post on Wednesday posted a new job listing on its website for a theater critic, after the company cut hundreds of employees.
WaPo job information state They write about “extraordinary plays, from new works to revivals, from dramas to musicals, and in surprising ways to enrich readers' thinking about the American stage, making them the newspaper's leading voice on this art form.” He said he was looking for a critic. Theater appears across cultures. ”
Salaries for this post range from $97,400 to $162,300. “Gender-affirming services” and pet insurance are included in many employee benefits. (Related article: Washington Post gives fired employees the most insulting farewell gift ever)
In December 2023, 750 WaPo staff members went on a 24-hour strike after the Post Guild and management reportedly failed to agree on a contract after more than a year of negotiations. The union was fighting for a minimum wage of more than $100,000 for reporters.
NEW: Hundreds of Washington Post journalists/staff walk off the job in a strike after the Post decided to proceed with large-scale layoffs.
Corporate media is disappearing in real time. you love to see it.
Democracy Dies in the Dark staffers are outraged that the Post could do this… pic.twitter.com/ZzpQl3ZKTP
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 7, 2023
“Management has refused to negotiate in good faith, repeatedly negotiating key issues such as pay equity, raises in line with inflation and competitors, remote work policies, mental health support, and acquisition packages. , and have illegally terminated the company, aiming to reduce its workforce by 10 percent,” the Washington Post newspaper union wrote in a letter. The resulting job cuts meant the company entered the new year in a “better financial position” despite having fewer employees, Axios reported.
WaPo's job description says, “It'll be fun.” “But you showed us what a Washington Post theater critic should and could be in 2024.”
The Los Angeles Times announced in January that it would lay off 100 journalists, reportedly resulting in annual losses of up to $40 million.
Vice News also announced in February that it would lay off hundreds of staff and shut down its website. (Related: Brutal firings show how much people hate left-wing media)
