The Washington Post has announced a new Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) targeting employees with at least 10 years of service, particularly in departments like video and copy desk. This initiative is part of the newspaper's broader effort to reshape its newsroom in response to changing industry dynamics and technological advancements. Executive editor Matt Murray emphasized the importance of adapting to new audience engagement methods while acknowledging that some valued colleagues would choose to leave. The buyout program includes significant severance packages based on tenure, concluding by the end of July.
"Today, we are announcing that The Washington Post is offering a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) to news employees with 10 or more years' service..."
"Like the rest of our industry, we are adapting to changing habits and new technologies that are transforming news experiences..."
"With the VSP, we will no doubt see valued colleagues and friends decide to leave The Post..."
"That is an urgent and important task for us given the pace of technological change, the industry's evolving landscape..."
Collection
[
|
...
]