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 31 reviews)); "I worked with great colleagues who had a lot of talent and enthusiasm." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 10 reviews)); "Benefits are good but used to be better." ((in 9 reviews)); "Amazing team and coworkers." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Constant layoffs." ((in 11 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 8 reviews)); "Confused leadership and lack of vision" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 6 reviews)); "Bad culture and bad management." ((in 4 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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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

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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Reviews by job title

225 reviews

1.0

Apr 12, 2023

Feels like stepping back in time

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

Los Angeles Times Response

3y

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.

3.0

Mar 31, 2023

Good part time job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good job for college students

Cons

Growth is limited at company.

Los Angeles Times Response

3y

We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your time as a part-time employee. We encourage you to review our careers site (https://careers.latimes.com) for future opportunities as we frequently hire for full-time roles. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

1.0

Mar 17, 2023

Toxic environment with favoritism (business side, not editorial)

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great people to work with within certain team.

Cons

Leadership on the business side is very toxic, acting with favoritism with obvious "clicks" that are not based on business roles or performance. Lack of respect for individuals' good work. Praise incorrectly given in public ways to favored staff for other people's hard work and success when it serves to validate leadership's personal opinions. Mid-level leadership hired by management with zero experience or expertise in what the team is responsible for. Lack of transparency from management. The split between business and editorial is a mess - no one knows what's goin on, no synchronicity, no holistic vision. There is a constant feeling of treading water and wasting time due to pointless internal politics. Unless you've been there a long time, everyone is underpaid. My CEO rating is NOT for Kevin Merida, as he is on the Editorial side.

Los Angeles Times Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you're experiencing this and encourage you to contact our HR department, as we would like to support you to improve your employee experience. We do not tolerate actions that create a hostile work environment, and encourage you to report any such behavior to our ethics hotline, which you may do anonymously if you wish, 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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