Earlier that month, McClain and 300+ Post journalists were laid off as the publication restructured. The scale of layoffs/staff changes at The Washington Post, combined with its recent success in competition, makes this irony stand out. Chikwendiu took a buyout from the publication in July 2025Personnel changes at The Washington Post have also affected videographers. Reshma Kirpalani, a 14-time Emmy-winning video journalist and filmmaker, was a National Video Journalist at The Washington Post. “I’m really grateful to have worked as a video journalist for the last five years at The Washington Post.

Source: Washington Post March 04, 2026 15:46 UTC