Data: Axios research; Note: BuzzFeed staffers are expected to work 2-3 days per week in office; The Plain Dealer employees work 2 days per month in office; Requirements can vary by job description; Table: Kavya Beheraj/Axios
Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped offices, there's still no industry consensus on what a normal newsroom looks like.
Why it matters: The wide variation in in-office requirements reflects ongoing tensions over workplace flexibility between staffers and management.