Feels like stepping back in time - Anonymous employee Los Angeles Times Employee Review

1.0
Apr 12, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work-life balance, hardly any expectations. Unlimited PTO.

Cons

For context, I am speaking from the Advertising side perspective… Everything about working here feels like stepping back in time. From the uninspiring, all-white corporate office decor to the people, overall, it’s an antiquated place. Expectations are very low to non-existent, so while you can coast by and receive praise, you learn nothing. “Digital” is still a buzzword here. You will work with some incompetent colleagues who have somehow been with the company for 20 years. And finally, raises are unheard of.

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Los Angeles Times Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience and would encourage you to contact our HR department to discuss specific details that might be helpful to improve the employee experience. While the L.A. Times’ digital audience greatly surpasses its print audience, as you may know, print advertising remains more profitable than digital. The company has made significant investments in digital product development, engineering, data science and audience research, and has established its own CMS and direct-sold and programmatic ad programs. The company also includes a digital marketing agency, Stats Digital, which is successful in the digital marketing and advertising space. We’re sorry that you were underutilized in your time with the company – we certainly understand the importance of digital publishing and advertising, and are working toward a sustainable future for the L.A. Times.

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