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 30 reviews)); "I worked with great colleagues who had a lot of talent and enthusiasm." ((in 14 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 6 reviews))

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

"Constant layoffs." ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 9 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 7 reviews)); "fighting among lower and middle managers is infamous, rewards, including pay and work load, are politically driven, and there is an extreme culture of "protect your own."" ((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?

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

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

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

Feb 15, 2014

Business Analyst

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good brand, great editorial content. Everyone has a sense of pride working here. Working environment is friendly and non-stressful, i.e. good work life balance. And it is a great place to learn most best practices in media.

Cons

The company, or rather the entire print industry is a declining industry. Although LAT has a great and solid digital team and solid content, it lacks the right way to marketing itself as a multimedia company.

4.0

Jan 30, 2014

Still one of the best newspapers to work at.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun job, smart and talented colleagues, good pay, flexible working conditions so long as you get your work done. Opportunities to make a difference in the community with our coverage.

Cons

Much diminished by budget cuts and bleak outlook for newspaper industry. Tribune parent company is making moves that are fueling anxiety about the paper's future. Overall quality of stories and editing has declined over time. Emphasis on metric-driven productivity compels some to shovel out stories to meet quotas rather than look for the best stories told in the best way. No good system to mentor and develop younger talent.

4.0

Jan 17, 2014

Great learning environment with top editors and reporters

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Desk and assigning editors believe in nuts and bolts journalism and great narratives. They always push you to find most compelling angles and write with passion and detail.

Cons

Not enough support and/or representation of young journalists of color in newsroom...but getting better.

Viewing 190 - 192 of 225 Reviews

Jobs at Los Angeles Times

Assistant Editor, Entertainment News

Per Diem Copy Editors

Entertainment and Arts Reporter (Temporary)

Associate Producer (LA Times Studios)