Column

We are on a mission to improve the utility of public interest information and support the distribution of that information by journalists that serve their communities.

1-15 employees
  • News, Media, Advertising, & Publishing
  • Legal Services
  • Government & Public Administration
  • Headquarters address
    1701 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC 20036

    Our story begins with The Manhattan Mercury, the newspaper of record for Manhattan, Kansas — the "Little Apple." Jake Seaton, Column's Founder and CEO, worked as a paper boy and a reporter growing up, and watched as the internet disrupted his family's five-generation local newspaper business. Knowing that public notice was a critical issue for newspapers across the country, Jake founded Column in order to use his skills as a technologist to help save the family business.

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    Benefits

    Compensation and retirement

    Stock Options
    Cell phone reimbursement

    Health and wellness

    Insurance (Health)
    Insurance (Dental)
    Insurance (Vision)

    Vacation and time off

    Paid time off
    Unlimited time off
    Paid holidays
    Flexible working hours
    Work from home flexibility

    Personal development

    Tuition reimbursement
    Management training
    Job training
    Conferences reimbursement
    Internship program
    Hackathons

    Values and quality of life

    Diversity program
    Accessible via public transportation
    Bike parking
    Snacks and beverages
    Company activities
    Games and recreation
    Pet-friendly workplace
    Showers