Does Los Angeles Times pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Los Angeles Times employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Los Angeles Times. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Los Angeles Times?

40% of Los Angeles Times employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Los Angeles Times 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Los Angeles Times?

Reporter (12) , Journalist (7) , Intern (6) , Staff Writer (6) , Account Executive (5) , Manager (5) , News Reporter (4) , Copy Editor (3) , Editor (3) , Marketing Analyst (3) , Art Director (2) , Contractor (2) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Design Editor (2) , Designer (2)

What are the pros of working at Los Angeles Times according to real employee reviews?

"great people and dream journalism job" ((in 32 reviews)); "I worked with great colleagues who had a lot of talent and enthusiasm." ((in 13 reviews)); "Benefits are good but used to be better." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great team to work for." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Los Angeles Times according to real employee reviews?

"Constant layoffs." ((in 11 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 8 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 6 reviews)); "Wish they would give better compensation based on revenue brought in." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Los Angeles Times layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Los Angeles Times layoffs and their outlook for job security at Los Angeles Times in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Los Angeles Times locations?

Los Angeles , El Segundo , New York , Dallas , Orange , Irwindale , Austin , Burbank , Chatsworth , Costa Mesa , Granada Hills , Santa Monica , Ontario , Victorville , Los Angeles Subdivision

Los Angeles Times reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

14% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

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Los Angeles Times has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 225 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Los Angeles Times employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

225 reviews

3.0

Apr 18, 2024

Working at LAT

Ehs specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Prestigious Reputation: The Los Angeles Times is a renowned newspaper with a long-standing reputation for journalistic excellence, providing an opportunity to work with a respected brand. Impactful Work: As a Health and Safety Specialist, you had the chance to contribute directly to the well-being of employees, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. Professional Development: Working in a large organization like the Los Angeles Times likely provided exposure to various health and safety protocols, offering valuable experience and opportunities for skill development.

Cons

Fast-Paced Environment: Given the nature of the media industry, the pace of work at the Los Angeles Times may have been intense, potentially leading to high-pressure situations and tight deadlines. Limited Scope: Depending on the size of the health and safety team and the resources available, there might have been limitations in addressing all aspects of health and safety comprehensively. Organizational Challenges: Like any large organization, the Los Angeles Times may have bureaucratic hurdles or communication challenges that could impact efficiency and effectiveness in implementing health and safety initiatives.

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we are doing. We appreciate your hard work in the past year. We are continuing to address the economic challenges, which have been affecting the whole industry, and that has meant a lot of change during the time you’ve been with the company. We understand that change is not always easy. If you have additional ideas for how we can continue to improve, please let us know, as we value everyone’s feedback.

3.0

Apr 10, 2024

If you're a journalist at heart, you'll love it

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues, flexible work hours

Cons

Shaky business, declining industry, uncertain future

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for reviewing. We are glad that you enjoyed working with your colleagues.

1.0

Apr 8, 2024

Company should not be in business

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I don't work there anymore...

Cons

This company has terrible business practices. Departments are rotten from the top. Most people in charge have outlasted owners. Everyone else is a revolving door. This company should not be in business and soon won't be. Their printing press accounted for majority of their income and will be close in June. Where do people think the money is going to come to pay them? They have no plan, management is just riding it until the end. All the money in the world couldn't fix a company that doesn't want to be fixed.

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