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

3.0

Oct 23, 2015

Staff Writer

Staff writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It can open the world.

Cons

It is poorly managed and has lost much of it's courage.

4.0

Sep 17, 2015

editor

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great publishing platform with the history talent and potential to be a formidable voice in media.

Cons

Management seems to be either out of touch with what the paper is capable of or too afraid to do anything in order to tow the corporate line, which is in direct opposition to the tenants of creating good journalism. Stripping resources and cow-towing to the demands of the "bean counters" restricts freedom to produce worthwhile and impactful journalism.

4.0

Aug 5, 2015

Was great

Digital sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When industry was strong, it was a good place

Cons

facing secular disruptive changes due to internet

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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)