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?

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2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

14% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Career opportunities

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).

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225 reviews

5.0

Dec 5, 2023

Great Place to Work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love the company. Good benefits, unlimited PTO, any role can be transformative.

Cons

I think there needs to be a mandatory day or two at the office to build a better company culture.

Los Angeles Times Response

We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that you love the company and that the benefits and opportunities available are favorable. Thank you for the notes about having staff in the office together more regularly, and about the reward system. We encourage you to share your thoughts with your manager, if you haven't already. In the meantime, the El Segundo office is open and several teams have been coming in regularly. The company will continue to share updates about COVID protocols and any requirements or opportunities for gathering in the office, as they become available.

3.0

Nov 12, 2023

Toxic Editors

Journalist/reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great reputation in the industry National reach for stories

Cons

Toxic editors Misogynistic leadership Low pay for up and coming writers

Los Angeles Times Response

We are sorry to hear this and encourage you to report any harmful or discriminatory behavior so it can be addressed. You may contact the HR department to discuss what you've experienced or make a report anonymously, if you wish, to the ethics and compliance hotline by following this link (https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/80938/index.html) or toll-free by phone at 844-510-1878.

2.0

Nov 3, 2023

Such promise but such bad management

Photo editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great to do projects there

Cons

Really bad management of the photo team with too much toxicity

Los Angeles Times Response

Thank you for your time with the organization and your feedback. If you experienced anything you felt created an uncomfortable work environment, we encourage you to report it to our 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.

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