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The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 1.4 million and 2.4 million on Sunday, more than 39 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.3 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for more than 134 years. Los Angeles Times’ businesses and affiliates also include The Envelope, Times Community News and Hoy Los Angeles which, combined with the flagship Los Angeles Times, reach over 5 million or 38% of all adults in the Southern California marketplace. The Times also owns California Community News, LLC and operates Tribune Direct LA. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
20
TOTAL
RATINGS
261

Los Angeles Times Company Culture

Los Angeles Times Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
Los Angeles Times' Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Los Angeles Times CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Patrick Soon-Shiong Los Angeles Times' CEO
Patrick Soon-Shiong
62 /100

Diversity at Los Angeles Times

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Diverse employees at Los Angeles Times have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Los Angeles Times

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at Los Angeles Times have rated Compensation, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Los Angeles Times eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-29

Los Angeles Times employees are -29% more likely to recommend Los Angeles Times as a great place to work

21%Promoters
29%Passives
50%Detractors

Working at Los Angeles Times

Working at Los Angeles Times is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. Los Angeles Times employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Los Angeles Times’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Los Angeles Times was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Los Angeles Times

C-

Overall Company Culture at Los Angeles Times is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

Los Angeles Times ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Los Angeles Times Employee Reviews

Out of 26 Los Angeles Times employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Los Angeles Times improve their work culture.

71%
29%
Positive Reviews71%
Constructive Feedback29%

Positive Reviews From Los Angeles Times Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    It was one interview and then a hire decision.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Outstanding commitment and positive approach, great mix of skills and experiences.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    401(k) match, unlimited PTO, decent healthcare benefits.

Constructive Feedback From Los Angeles Times Employees

  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    More emphasis on culture, purpose, goal setting (and communicating), and less on risk-avoidance, compliance and policies
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Too many people in leadership with the same thought process. No strategic plan. No consistency with leadership. The commitment comes from the bottom up regarding the health of the organization. Leaders simply can't look in the mirror and commit to change
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    A consistent approach to following through with what they promosed from one month to the next

Los Angeles Times Company Information

Los Angeles Times Company Overview

Los Angeles Times was founded in 1881 and its current CEO is Patrick Soon-Shiong. Since its inception 145 years ago, Los Angeles Times has grown to 1609 employees.

Los Angeles Times Mission, Vision & Values

Los Angeles Times Mission & Values

The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 1.4 million and 2.4 million on Sunday, more than 39 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.3 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for more than 134 years. Los Angeles Times’ businesses and affiliates also include The Envelope, Times Community News and Hoy Los Angeles which, combined with the flagship Los Angeles Times, reach over 5 million or 38% of all adults in the Southern California marketplace. The Times also owns California Community News, LLC and operates Tribune Direct LA.

Headquarter202 W 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States of America
Websitewww.latimes.com
Founding Date1881
Tel213-237-5000
Company StatusPublic
StockTRNC
Jobswww.latimes.com
Social Sites
  • Culture Video

Los Angeles Times Employees

Los Angeles Times has 1609 employees. 20 employees at Los Angeles Times have reviewed Los Angeles Times across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 20 Los Angeles Times employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Los Angeles Times are pleased with their total compensation at Los Angeles Times, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Los Angeles Times are pleased with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Los Angeles Times are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Los Angeles Times believe the environment at Los Angeles Times is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Los Angeles Times is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Los Angeles Times work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Los Angeles Times are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Los Angeles Times - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Los Angeles Times is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Los Angeles Times employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Los Angeles Times KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Los Angeles Times' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Los Angeles Times employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Los Angeles Times CEO & Leadership

Los Angeles Times CEO - Patrick Soon-Shiong

Patrick Soon-Shiong Los Angeles Times' CEO
62 /100

Patrick’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Patrick in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s employees rank Los Angeles Times in the Top 20% for Compensation, in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 30% for Team. Soon-Shiong is generally unpopular with Los Angeles Times employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees, and by Female employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.

Los Angeles Times Leadership

The Los Angeles Times Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Patrick Soon-Shiong, SVP Chief Revenue Officer Don Reis, and SVP / Chief Technology Officer Ben Gerst

  • Patrick Soon-Shiong  CEO / President

    Patrick Soon-Shiong CEO / President

    Patrick Soon-Shiong serves as the CEO / President of Los Angeles Times.

  • Don Reis SVP Chief Revenue Officer

    Don Reis serves as the SVP Chief Revenue Officer of Los Angeles Times.

  • Ben Gerst SVP / Chief Technology Officer

    Ben Gerst serves as the SVP / Chief Technology Officer of Los Angeles Times. Ben started at Los Angeles Times in August... read more

  • Greg Malcolm Senior Vice President of Operations & Distribution

    Greg Malcolm serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations & Distribution of Los Angeles Times. Greg started at Los... read more

  • Julie Xanders Sr. VP Legal

    Julie Xanders serves as the Sr. VP Legal of Los Angeles Times.

  • Jessica Hoffman VP, Digital Operations & Strategy

    Jessica Hoffman serves as the VP, Digital Operations & Strategy of Los Angeles Times. Jessica started at Los Angeles... read more

  • Maureen White Vice President Sales Fulfillment

    Maureen White serves as the Vice President Sales Fulfillment of Los Angeles Times. Maureen started at Los Angeles Times... read more

  • Hillary Manning Vice President Communications

    Hillary Manning serves as the Vice President Communications of Los Angeles Times. Hillary started at Los Angeles Times... read more

  • Tanya Erlach Executive Director, Los Angeles Times Expeditions

    Tanya Erlach serves as the Executive Director, Los Angeles Times Expeditions of Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times Salaries

How much does Los Angeles Times pay?

How much do people at Los Angeles Times get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Los Angeles Times is $102,275, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,403, or $52 per hour.

At Los Angeles Times, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $177,617 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,566 annually. Average Los Angeles Times salaries by department include: Customer Support at $61,474, Admin at $55,534, Design at $76,335, and Marketing at $79,881. Half of Los Angeles Times salaries are above $108,403.

10 employees at Los Angeles Times rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 9 employees at Los Angeles Times rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Los Angeles Times employees include job titles like Architect, Executive Assistant, Admin Assistant, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Los Angeles Times employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$67k
$67k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$88k
$88k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$106k
$106k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$166k
$166k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$225k
$225k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$236k
$236k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$285k
$285k100th Percentile
$102,275*
Average Compensation
$108,403*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Los Angeles Times Salaries by City

Los Angeles Times Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Los Angeles Times

Diverse employees at Los Angeles Times score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Los Angeles Times in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Los Angeles Times across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees 45/100
Tenure - Over 10 Years

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Los Angeles Times Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Los Angeles Times PTO

Los Angeles Times' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Los Angeles Times' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo67%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Los Angeles Times Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Los Angeles Times applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Los Angeles Times has a total of 1609 employees

5
Total Applied
  • 80% Granted (4 out of 5)
  • 20% Denied (1 out of 5)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Los Angeles Times Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Los Angeles Times on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
30%
HR
20%
Design
10%
Engineering
10%
Business Development
10%
Other
20%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
50%
Glendale
10%
Portland
10%
Long Beach
10%
Dallas
10%
Other
10%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Los Angeles Times

What is Los Angeles Times address?

Los Angeles Times location is at 202 W 1st St

Who is the CEO of Los Angeles Times?

Los Angeles Times CEO is Patrick Soon-Shiong, their score by employees is 62

What is Los Angeles Times eNPS?

The eNPS for Los Angeles Times is -29

What is Los Angeles Times revenue?

Los Angeles Times revenue is $2B

What is the salary for SysAdmin in Los Angeles Times?

SysAdmin average salary in the US is 94k

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