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

1.0

Mar 29, 2024

Was once great — no more

Staff writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It was once a great newspaper. That was a long time ago

Cons

Unable to respond effectively to the many changes in the business. So many talented people gone. So sad. Product most days is almost unreadable

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for reviewing and sharing your feedback.

2.0

Feb 8, 2024

A legacy newspaper that has lost its shine

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing colleagues and a diverse audience.

Cons

Incompetent middle and upper management. Will be/is the demise of the paper.

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for reviewing. We are glad that you enjoyed working with your colleagues. If you have any feedback about management or the environment you worked in that should be addressed, we hope you’ll consider either sharing it through the ethics hotline, which you may do anonymously, either online by following this link (https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/80938/index.html) or by phone toll-free at 844-510-1878.

2.0

Jan 29, 2024

Layoffs

Avertising account sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teammates and salary was fair

Cons

Leadership and culture wasn't the best

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your insight.

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Jobs at Los Angeles Times

Executive Assistant & Visual Strategist

Events Coordinator (LA Times Studios)

Technical Support Specialist II

Entertainment and Arts Reporter (Temporary)