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Our HR team accompanied our summer interns to the annual tour of The Washington Post's Printing Plant. Check out these behind the scenes pictures!

DisCo, our Disability Collective Inclusion Network, is celebrating Disability Pride Month this July!

DisCo welcomes members of The Post's disability community (including those who are neurodivergent or those who have chronic conditions and mental health conditions) and allies to come together and create an inclusive workplace culture that supports disabled employees and allows them to openly express their identities.

At DisCo's most recent fireside chat, members discussed how to request work accommodations and how to talk to managers about a disability.

Bring on ‘The Bear’ by a making meaty, juicy Italian beef sandwiches with Aaron’s latest recipe. He tapped into his Chicago roots to develop this Chicago classic in a fraction of the time of traditional versions. ⁣
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“For those of us who grew up in the Windy City, this dish is as iconic as deep-dish pizza and our uniquely topped hot dogs. It has been beloved for decades, served not only at local institutions such as Al’s #1 Italian Beef and Mr. Beef (after which the restaurant on the show is modeled), but also in buffets at parties and, if I remember correctly, in school cafeterias.”⁣

Recipe here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/06/25/italian-beef-sandwich-the-bear/
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Behind the scenes at The Post: The Design team going through paper archives for formatting and typeset research 🔍

OutPost, our LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Network, kicked off Pride Month with a q***r literature book giftaway, which will be followed by a book club-style discussion later this month. ⁣
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OutPost welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together to help create an inclusive culture that allows employees to be their true, authentic selves at The Washington Post.⁣
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This week, we welcomed The Washington Post Summer 2024 Engineering and Business Operations intern class. Seventeen exceptionally talented students in a diverse range of academic fields from 15 colleges and universities have joined our offices for the summer.

Our interns engage in impactful projects, and the work completed during our internship program supports the present and future initiatives of The Post. Learn more about our interns here: https://wapo.st/3X7ebYl

As we look ahead, we eagerly anticipate the commencement of the application period for The Washington Post Summer 2025 internship program. We invite you to revisit our website in Fall 2024 for further information on how to apply.

HOLA! our Hispanic and Latine Inclusion Network celebrated their anniversary in style with a mariachi band and tasty treats. Since its founding, HOLA! has hosted programs to cultivate meaningful connections with Hispanic and Latine employees and allies, including coffee chats, lunch and learns, and moderated panels to name a few. Happy anniversary HOLA!

LOTUS, our Pan-Asian Inclusion Network wrapped up Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with their InspirASIAN speaker event featuring Chief Technology Officer Vineet Khosla.

Vineet came to The Post from Uber, where he was a senior engineering leader since 2018. In his executive leadership role, Vineet serves as a senior advisor to the CEO and leads The Post’s engineering team and innovation strategy, helping drive the company’s overall vision for its technology goals.

Moderated by Digital Marketing Specialist Devan Petal, Vineet shared what excites him about the future of technology at The Post along with his five cherished life + engineering principles.

This week, Robin Givhan, our Senior Critic-at-Large, shared HERSTORY with Post employees over lunch.

Robin Givhan writes about politics, race and the arts. Previously, she covered the fashion industry as a business, as a cultural institution and as pure pleasure. She is the 2006 Pulitzer Prize winner for criticism and author of “The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History.” In addition to fashion, Givhan covered Michelle Obama during the first year of the administration.

Moderated by Senior Producer Lauren Prince, Robin shared childhood stories, career trajectory, and what’s to come. This event was sponsored by AWIN - Advancing Women+ Inclusion Network.

ICYMI: Yesterday, The Washington Post won three Pulitzer Prizes for National Reporting, Editorial Writing and Commentary. The Post was also honored as a finalist in two categories for International Reporting and Illustrated Reporting and Commentary.

The staff of The Post won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for “American Icon,” its visceral, innovative series examining the rise of the AR-15 – a weapon with a singular hold on a polarized nation. Drawing on the work of more than 75 journalists, the series carefully presented elements including never-before-published crime-scene photos and body-cam footage; interviews with industry insiders and shooting survivors; and findings from autopsy reports and investigative files to illustrate this weapon’s devastating capacity to kill and its impact on communities across the country. The series was also named a finalist for the Pulitzer in Public Service.

Vladimir Kara-Murza, Post Opinions contributor, won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. Kara-Murza has been imprisoned in Russia since 2022 following his criticism of the war in Ukraine and was sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of treason last year. The Pulitzer judges recognized his brave and incisive columns for The Post, written from jail, that challenged the leadership of Vladimir Putin and called for free speech in Russia.

David Hoffman, Post Opinions editorial writer, won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing for “Annals of Autocracy,” his seven-part series of editorials investigating autocrats’ modernized tactics to quell dissent. Among the revelations of his reporting, Hoffman showed how Russia set up a disinformation operation to promote a lie about biological weapons in Ukraine; how leadership in China covered up the facts about human transmission of covid; and how dictators have increasingly exercised repression beyond their borders.

This year’s National Reporting Prize marks the publication’s sixth win in that category in just the last 10 years. Including the 2024 awards, The Post has now won a total of 76 Pulitzer Prizes since 1936.

Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2024/05/06/washington-post-wins-three-pulitzer-prizes/

To mark , publishers and top editors of The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times wrote a joint letter calling attention to missing and unjustly detained journalists around the globe. Read it here:

World Press Freedom Day 2024 A letter from The Washington Post, The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Our admins are valued and make a great impact here at The Post.

We are hiring three (3) Executive Assistants for our leaders in DC & NYC:

Executive Assistant to Chief Advertising Officer: https://wapo.st/3Uhlc5R

Executive Assistant to the Chief HR Officer: https://wapo.st/3xOK6SK

Executive Assistant to Chief Communications Officer: https://wapo.st/3wiwjTU

Hola! our Hispanic & Latine Inclusion Network provides development opportunities and collaborative activities for members and allies at The Post. From hosting a Las Jefas lunch & learn with two local Latina entrepreneurs to gathering casually around the office for monthly cafecitos networking, Hola! fosters an environment for meaningful connections through shared cultural experiences and differences.

Post employees at our DC office enjoyed gathering together to spot the solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon.
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From our coverage, “…not since 2017 has the United States experienced a total solar eclipse, and we won’t see another sweep across the nation until 2045 (there is also one in 2044, but it will only be visible from a handful of northern states).”⁣
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It has been one year since our fellow journalist, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, was detained in Russia and falsely accused of espionage. The Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny the allegation and continue to call for his immediate release. The Washington Post stands with them in these efforts.

The Washington Post was recognized as a finalist for the 2024 National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) awards in both the Investigative and General Reporting category and the Data-Driven Storytelling category.

The NIHCM Awards annual awards “recognize the tremendous contributions of researchers and journalists who brought to life new evidence that advances the health system and the health of Americans.”

https://wapo.st/4apqqmg

This week AWIN, our Advancing Women+ Inclusion Network, hosted Johanna Mayer-Jones for their signature “HER Story” series. ⁣
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Johanna Mayer-Jones is the Chief Advertising Officer at The Washington Post, where she leads the Global Advertising business teams. In this role, Johanna is responsible for formulating and executing strategy across client partnerships including products, audience segments (B2B, B2C, Policy Maker, Global & Regional), partnership marketing and live events.⁣
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Post employees learned about Johanna’s life and career journey through a fireside chat and an opportunity for colleagues to ask questions. AWIN prides themselves in making meaningful connections through networking, mentorship, insightful discussions, like HER Story.⁣
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Happy Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! Meet Natali Freeling, the Chair of AWIN - Advancing Women+ Inclusion Network and the Director of Community Partnerships and Impact Initiatives here at The Post. ⁣
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Natali moved to the US from Argentina at a young age and understands first-hand the value of finding a sense of belonging. “Growing up, I remember seeing my parents work tirelessly to build a new life for us in a new country, all while learning a new language. Having a community of people who they could rely on and feel a sense of home made the journey significantly easier. So, this work is personal for me. I find so much joy, passion, and purpose in building connections and creating that same sense of community at work. Not only does it make our workplace a fun and inviting place to be, but it also propels us all to do better work. When our hearts thrive, our work follows suit and I am appreciative of the AWIN leadership team who pours so much passion into this work alongside me.”⁣
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AWIN strives to support The Post’s women+ community on their personal and professional journey, elevate women+ stories and perspectives, and foster collaboration, networking and fun. In celebration of Women’s History Month, AWIN is hosting a robust and diverse line-up of programs from a community volunteer event in support of with to an empowerment lunch with local entrepreneurs.

PostInColor, our Black Inclusion Network, ended February with a panel discussion focused on criminal justice policy and how it has developed since the murder of George Floyd. Moderated by PostInColor Co-Chair Terrell Mizell, the discussion delved into how the conversation around criminal justice policy has evolved since 2020. ⁣
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This employee-led Inclusion Network hosted esteemed panelists: Toluse “Tolu” Olorunnipa – White House Bureau Chief of The Washington Post, Robert Samuels – National Enterprise Reporter for The Washington Post, and Dr. Kideste Mariam Yusef – tenured Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Department Chair of the undergraduate Criminal Justice and Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration programs at Bethune-Cookman University.

Chelly Jones is Chair of PostinColor, our Black Inclusion Network, and the Director of Advertising Operations at The Post. Her team is responsible for the delivery of digital and print ads across our various media platforms.

Having experience with employee-led groups, Chelly knew immediately that she wanted to contribute to the success of the Inclusion Network program. Chelly shared, “As a Black woman in a leadership role, she wanted to lend her voice and leverage her position to help foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging for Black employees. I’m fortunate to serve alongside an amazingly talented group of individuals where we share the responsibilities of our various leadership roles. Shout out to CP, Derek, Janay, Kareem, and Terrell! The strength of the community, both members and supporters, are the secret sauce that makes PostInColor special. Without their engagement, encouragement, and motivation, our inclusion network would cease to exist.”

PostInColor aims to create a safe, professional, and culturally thriving community that supports Black employees and their allies at The Washington Post. Beyond Black History Month programming, PostinColor hosts a bi-monthly coffee chat, tea talks, and mindful meditation sessions. Chelly is very excited about the lunch and learn program that will be kicking off in March, combining professional development and networking led by internal executives, external speakers, and trainers.

The Design team loves their WaPo Pets 🐾💕

The Client Solutions team kicked off their annual summit by defining their nudge words. This word will guide you in decision-making and nudge you toward positive change whenever you think of it. What’s your nudge word?

Read more about nudge words here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/12/28/nudge-words-resolutions-nostalgia/

This month, we honored our 2023 Eugene Meyer & Ben Bradlee Awards winners, ending the year on a strong note. The Eugene Meyer Awards recognize employees with at least 10 years of service who exemplify the seven principles for which Eugene Meyer stood and have guided The Post for the past 87 years. Our Eugene Meyer winners included director of events Jennifer Lee, deputy managing editor Monica Norton, vice president of retail and regional sales Ethan Selzer, and software engineer Joseph Porter.

This year’s Ben Bradlee Award for Courage in Journalism honored all Post journalists who have been on the front lines of mass shooting coverage. Together, they have demonstrated exceptional fortitude and a commitment to coverage that illuminates loss without causing harm. Staff members from four departments were recognized to represent all their colleagues in accepting this prestigious award: National reporter Arelis R. Hernández from National, General Assignment reporter Brittany Shammas, senior video producer Nicki DeMarco, and national photo assignment editor Max Becherer.

Congratulations to Post Reports, helmed by Elahe Izadi and Martine Powers, named as one of Play More Pods and Amazon Music's best podcasts of the year.

Listen here: https://wapo.st/481etSB

Costume fun in the DC office! Happy Halloween 🎃

Managing editor Krissah Thompson will be honored with the inaugural Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award at the 2023 WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship Gala.

"This award is presented by the WABJ Executive Board to a D.C. area newsroom manager or editor for their trailblazing careers and exemplary editorial leadership skills...The WABJ Executive Board saw it fitting to ensure her legacy remains part of this annual celebration while recognizing Krissah Thompson, whose editorial acumen and exceptional leadership embody the award namesake’s trailblazing legacy,” Atkinson said. “Thompson’s rise at the Post is inspiring to countless young journalists including myself. She’s the perfect inaugural recipient of this accolade.”

Read more here: https://wapo.st/49qU2jM

Krissah Thompson named recipient of WABJ Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award Krissah Thompson, a managing editor at The Washington Post, will be honored with the inaugural Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award at the 2023 WABJ Special Honors & Scholarship Gala

Today, designer Hannah Good and partnerships & business development lead Valerie Ammirati hosted an internal workshop on Comics Journalism and how The Post uses it to engage younger and more diverse audiences. Employees were invited to try their hand at the art of observational comics.⁣ Check out their work!
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The Growth Project features versatile professional development events that offer insight into The Post, enables employees to practice career-building skills, and helps foster a strong internal network. ⁣
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Our 2024 Engineering internship application is now live! Our Engineering teams are committed to creating top- performing products and experiences.⁣
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The Engineering team powers The Washington Post's main site, apps, and the entire digital experience of readers. Interns will work on teams across website engineering, elections, newsroom, and AI.⁣
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Explore our intern website to discover how we approach hiring, learn how to make a great impression, review our internship program FAQs. Apply today!⁣ https://wapo.st/48KcdR4
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Have you heard? The Washington Post recently announced a new partnership with Panera Bread which will provide six months of Washington Post digital access for free for members of Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club. Read more here:

The Washington Post becomes the first news publisher to partner with the Panera Bread Unlimited Sip Club Members of Panera’s beverage subscription can start their day with not only their favorite drinks but also news they can use with unlimited digital access to The Washington Post’s world-renowned journalism.