Hundreds of journalists at The Washington Post received dreaded emails in their inboxes on Wednesday morning informing them they’d been laid off. The emails also addressed another key question: how much severance the Post was offering.
The newspaper, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, built sweeping cuts across the newsroom as part of a restructuring of its business. Journalists who cover sports, foreign affairs, books, or do audio reporting were particularly impacted. The company stated in a statement that the alters were designed to “strengthen our footing and sharpen our focus on delivering the distinctive journalism that sets The Post apart.”
As some workers were revealn the door, human resources sent over severance packages tied to how long they’d worked at the company. Business Insider viewed a copy of the offer terms.
Read more about how much severance the Post is offering on Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/eMZF_Jmg
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