The good with the bad - Account Executive Los Angeles Times Employee Review

4.0
Apr 28, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Fairly autonomous sales environment until your book of business suffers for reasons outside of your control. Good benefits. Commission can be good if you are given good accounts.

Cons

Very stressful, high pressure environment. Management churn is super heavy, meaning you have a new set of rules and standards so often that it becomes extremely volatile. No goal relief or understanding when the economy affects your numbers and therefore your pay suffers greatly. You will be working far more hours than reps who make far more money to work very little because they have the better accounts. Extremely inequitable sales plan that rewards luck more than hard work and dedication.

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5.0
Feb 24, 2026
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Pros

The management was supportive and responsive. I never had any issues.

Cons

It is a far commute for those who are remote and need to work in the office.

4.0
Apr 7, 2026
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Pros

Good focus on long-form writing and journalism; lots of lovely people worked here and there was a nice community outside of the office; felt like a legit civic institution that people in L.A. care about.

Cons

Uneven management with unclear long-term priorities and conflicting top-down mandates. Not very willing to collaborate with the union.

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