The Washington Post cuts 25 percent of tech arm, Arc XP

In strategy shift, The Post lays off 54 employees from a division that makes and sells software to other media brands

Posted Monday, September 23, 2024 5:32 pm

Laura Wagner | The Washington Post

The Washington Post on Monday laid off 54 employees from Arc XP, the division of the company that makes and sells publishing software to other media brands, as part of what a Post spokesperson called a “refined product vision.”

This vision, spokesperson Olivia Petersen said, includes AI-enhanced content creation, personalized user experience and advanced analytics for Arc XP’s thousands of clients around the world.

In an email to employees, Arc XP President Matt Monahan announced the layoffs, saying they were a “hard but necessary step” in the effort to create a “more sustainable business.”

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The Washington Post cuts 25 percent of tech arm, Arc XP

In strategy shift, The Post lays off 54 employees from a division that makes and sells software to other media brands

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