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 11 reviews)); "Benefits are good but used to be better." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 7 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 10 reviews)); "Poor leadership." ((in 8 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 6 reviews)); "Bad culture and bad management." ((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.

Los Angeles Times reviews

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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

1.0

Sep 20, 2019

DO NOT WORK HERE

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's near the ocean and the building is new.

Cons

Often no parking, no real drinking water, no culture, no structure, no organization, irresponsible finances, misogyny, bigotry, sexism, racism, cultural appropriation, poor pay, overworked.

Los Angeles Times Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. If you are currently an employee, please consider bringing these concerns to HR or, if applicable, your union representative so that they may be addressed. Many projects are underway to address items you have mentioned. Free parking is available to all employees and a new, convenient parking structure is under construction. Filtered drinking water, coffee and tea are also provided to employees. We have received hundreds of insightful responses to the two all-employee surveys conducted this year, and managers and HR have been collaborating over the summer on a comprehensive pay review. We’re concerned to hear about the cultural issues you have highlighted and would like to be able to work with you directly to address these. Please be assured that your HR Partner is always available to support you with any concerns you have and, if you’re not sure who to contact, details are available on the HR page of the Intranet.

2.0

Nov 3, 2023

Such promise but such bad management

Photo editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great to do projects there

Cons

Really bad management of the photo team with too much toxicity

Los Angeles Times Response

2y

Thank you for your time with the organization and your feedback. If you experienced anything you felt created an uncomfortable work environment, we encourage you to report it to our ethics hotline, which you may do anonymously, either online by following this link (https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/80938/index.html) or by phone toll-free at 844-510-1878.

1.0

Sep 21, 2019

Karma Is a Drag, Ain't It?

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Walk ... no, run away from this place!

Cons

The reason why the Times is such a mess is because management never foresaw the next wave. It's like when people live in earthquake country and are shocked and surprised when one hits. "WHAT JUST HAPPENED? WHY IS MY HOUSE DESTROYED?!" It's because you live in earthquake country, dummy!

Los Angeles Times Response

6y

We’re sorry that your experience working at the company wasn’t more positive. The Los Angeles Times was returned to local ownership last year and is now a privately-held company. This has allowed for a period of investment, particularly in our journalism and in technology, and the management team is keenly focused on building a sustainable business.

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