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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (225 reviews)

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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

1.0

Apr 5, 2024

No raises this year

Business person

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Honorable mission, no real future

Cons

Constant budget cuts. Looks like the company is about to be sold they way they’re pinching Pennie’s.

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for reviewing and sharing your feedback. Our industry continues to face economic challenges, and we made difficult changes over the past year in order to be better prepared for the future. As the owner of the L.A. Times has said, they are committed to building a sustainable business and ensuring that the L.A. Times is here to serve the community for generations to come.

1.0

Apr 5, 2024

God save the L.A. Times...

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredible and passionate team of journalists and editors doing their best under hard circumstances

Cons

The top managment and ownership has no real plan, and is chaotically imrpovising. The ship is sinking and they're trying to fix it by selling off the sails

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that the layoffs earlier this year were unsettling. As the company’s owner and management have shared with the staff, the economic reality for a news organization right now is extremely challenging, and the L.A. Times faces the same challenges. Despite the owner’s willingness to continue to invest, we needed to take steps to improve our cash position while we continue executing on our plans. The reduction in workforce was not a reflection of the hard work and dedication shown by any of the employees. The decision to proceed with layoffs was made only after evaluating all other viable options.

3.0

Apr 3, 2024

Owner/management tearing the place apart

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great reporters, writers, and editors

Cons

Business is being mismanaged into oblivion, no vision for the future of the paper.

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you value the reporters you worked with and being part of a news organization. While our industry continues to face economic challenges, we are committed to building a sustainable business.

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