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 31 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 13 reviews)); "Great team to work for." ((in 7 reviews)); "Good pay compared to most entry" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Constant layoffs." ((in 11 reviews)); "Intense managers, changing industry, brute force approach to technology" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper Management is clueless and are lost in their goals" ((in 7 reviews)); "Weak leadership and constant conflict avoidance by senior managers (not story editors)." ((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.

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 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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Reviews by job title

225 reviews

2.0

Apr 27, 2009

Don't kill the newspaper to convert the building into condos!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a salesperson the name "Los Angeles Times" open doors and calls are returned. It's a fun atmosphere to work in downtown Los Angeles. The Time Mirror Square has so much history and it was product to be proud of.

Cons

Instead of embracing the internet, the Los Angeles Times did not move forward. It was a cash cow that did not need to go out and get the business . . .the business came to their doors. It was the Los Angeles Times. Unfortunately, business stop knocking at the door and did not understand how to win it back. They started cutting pricing and did not sell the value of the product. Its in turmoil now and may have been for years prior.

4.0

Dec 6, 2008

Good company, bad revenue picture.

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Los Angeles Times is a fast paced and fun environment to work in. As a big media company, there are always tons of things going on, and tons of projects coming our way. The work itself is rewarding in that the company keeps an open mind towards new technologies, which to be honest benefits them and my resume. My boss is very communicative, and keeps me in the loop with everything that is going on within the company. He is also the type to both inject my team into projects that "move the needle" at the company, as well as share credit for our successes.

Cons

This company is in serious panic mode right now. I can only equate it to what I'm sure the music industry was going through before Apple came along and ate their lunch with iTunes. The business model is a dinosaur, and no one seems to have a clue how to turn it around at this point. Every project is a "save the company" project, although none of the "endorsed" ideas seem to have much merit in my mind. Its sad, because there are so many talented rank and file employees whose ideas are overlooked in favor of new management's brilliant schemes.

2.0

Sep 30, 2008

Former media giant falls on hard times

Copy editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a major newspaper, it has more resources and opportunities within the company than others in the region. There are still a lot of talented journalists to work with, and if you're in California (or anywhere in the West), it's still the biggest game in town.

Cons

Like many newspapers, the LA Times is experiencing growing pains. It became a depressing place to work toward the end, but it's not as bad as it would be at a smaller paper. The hierarchy is stodgy; it can take forever to get a promotion, higher-level editing spots are limited and younger people are presumed to have the rest of their lives to reach such an exalted position. As an editor, expect to work some holidays and weekends; most national holidays that your friends have off, you won't. Benefits have been cut back under the new regime, but again, are probably still cushy compared to a smaller paper.

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Jobs at Los Angeles Times

Assistant Editor, Entertainment News

Per Diem Copy Editors

Entertainment and Arts Reporter (Temporary)

Associate Producer (LA Times Studios)

Events Coordinator (LA Times Studios)