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 14 reviews)); "Benefits are good but used to be better." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great team to work for." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Constant layoffs." ((in 10 reviews)); "Confused leadership and lack of vision" ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 7 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 6 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

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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

2.0

Nov 6, 2013

Death of newspapers

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Still a great showcase for good talent, despite dwindling circulation and unfocused online presence. If you've got the skills, you can still shine.

Cons

Was once an elite news organization. With continued layoffs and legendary bad management in editorial, it is barely hanging on editorially. People are fleeing constantly, especially women. Editorial bosses known for treating women over 50 badly.

4.0

Oct 26, 2013

Excellent place to work, but has limitations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative environment, good people proud of their work

Cons

Limited advancement opportunities, given the financial issues with the industry as a whole

4.0

Aug 28, 2013

lat is blessed to still have talented people

Newsroom

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the newsroom crew is amazing and still loaded with talent despite years of demoralizing cuts. the paper is lucky that the staff sees journalism as a calling and not just a paycheck.

Cons

years of cuts and mismanagement have taken a toll. now that it's finalllyyy out of bankruptcy, the company needs to focus on boosting morale.

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Jobs at Los Angeles Times

Assistant Editor, Entertainment News

Per Diem Copy Editors

Entertainment and Arts Reporter (Temporary)

Events Coordinator (LA Times Studios)

Associate Producer (LA Times Studios)