Good company, bad revenue picture. - Developer Los Angeles Times Employee Review

4.0
Dec 6, 2008
Recommend
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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.

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5.0
Feb 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The management was supportive and responsive. I never had any issues.

Cons

It is a far commute for those who are remote and need to work in the office.

4.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good focus on long-form writing and journalism; lots of lovely people worked here and there was a nice community outside of the office; felt like a legit civic institution that people in L.A. care about.

Cons

Uneven management with unclear long-term priorities and conflicting top-down mandates. Not very willing to collaborate with the union.

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