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

4.0

Jul 23, 2017

Still a great paper

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Committed colleagues, strong sense of mission, good pay

Cons

Dying industry, some office politics

2.0

May 10, 2017

Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

During my time working for the LA Times, I enjoyed the collaborative environment and networking opportunities.

Cons

While I enjoyed the collaborative environment, I found obstacles when I explored opportunities for growth and the possibility for promotions. During that time, the LA Times was owned by Tribune. Due to their well documented bankruptcy, there were major structural changes happening during that time.

Los Angeles Times Response

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate you acknowledging the LA Times as a collaborative work environment. As an organization, we are committed to creating a performance-based culture that engages and develops our employees, while driving operational results for the company. We are proud of the initiatives underway to support our employees’ growth including Degreed, a collection of digital training resources, which provides 24/7 access to educational tools that continue our employee’s personal and professional development.

4.0

Apr 20, 2017

Good overall

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, brand recognition, flexible schedule

Cons

Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology

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Jobs at Los Angeles Times

Assistant Editor, Entertainment News

Per Diem Copy Editors

Events Coordinator (LA Times Studios)

Entertainment and Arts Reporter (Temporary)