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 29 reviews)); "I worked with great colleagues who had a lot of talent and enthusiasm." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 10 reviews)); "Benefits are good but used to be better." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great team to work for." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Lack of union negotiation and constant layoffs." ((in 8 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 7 reviews)); "Confused leadership and lack of vision" ((in 7 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 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.

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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

4.0

Dec 25, 2023

A Fair Assessment of Product Management at Los Angeles Times

Product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working as a Product Manager at the Los Angeles Times means being part of a respected institution and a talented team. Experimentation is welcomed, the work environment is a blend of journalism and technology, and work-life balance is decent.

Cons

The pace of product development can be sluggish compared to tech-centric companies. The constant transition of the organization can lead to unforeseen changes, and cross-department collaboration can be challenging. Career advancement opportunities within the product management team seem limited.

Los Angeles Times Response

Thank you for your review and for your time on our product team. If you have received an exit survey, we encourage you to share your feedback there to help us continue improving communication, creating a more collaborative work culture and providing more career development opportunities within the company.

1.0

Oct 8, 2023

terrible

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

none none none none none

Cons

everything everything everything everything everything

Los Angeles Times Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Mar 15, 2023

Just Okay - Lots of potential but lack of overall vision

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mostly great people and great working relationships Trusted product and believable mission

Cons

Heavy workload and not enough staff Lack of transparency and vision from upper management Lack of culture; feels cold No clear path for career growth

Los Angeles Times Response

Thank you for providing feedback on your experience working for the Los Angeles Times. We appreciate your insight and will share it with senior managers as improving the employee experience is of great importance to us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed working with your colleagues here and believed in the product and mission of the company.

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