We strive for excellence in everything we do: Our journalism, our organizational culture, and our engagement with the public. Our aspiration is to earn the trust of our readers, respect of our peers and loyalty of our customers.
We aim to understand people, ideas and issues and treat them fairly. Our role is to encourage conversation, mutual respect and deeper knowledge. We approach decision-making with open-minded impartiality, and seek to establish practices that reflect and maintain fairness.
We are privileged to be seekers, tellers and guardians of the truth. We prize honesty and the verifiable fact—in our journalism, in our managerial and business decisions, and in our communication with readers, customers and the community.
We are based in one of the world’s most diverse places and strive to reflect that in our organization and in the work that we do. We believe that diversity is a source of strength: When people from different backgrounds join together to face challenges, solve problems and tell stories, we serve our community better and do better work.
As a journalism organization, we have a moral obligation to be transparent. We communicate openly and regularly with our employees, readers and customers, about the work that we do and about the company itself.
We are committed to honoring our history of journalistic excellence, reinvigorating the industry, and continually expanding our storytelling and digital platforms that are vital to delivering the news.
The Los Angeles Times is an essential source for news with an unwavering mission to honor journalistic excellence. With a daily readership of 1.3 million, the Pulitzer Prize-winning L.A. Times has been covering California for over 142 years.
The Times also produces a variety of video programs, including the daily news magazine “LA Times Today,” jointly produced with and airing on Spectrum News 1; conversations with awards season contenders in “LA Times Presents: The Envelope Roundtables”; and the food and dining series “Off Menu” and “Bucket List.” Times’ audio productions include the hit podcasts “Dirty John,” “Man in the Window,” “Room 20” and “Detective Trapp.”
Founded in 1881
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52 Pulitzer Prizes
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More than 90 events are held each year, including the Festival of Books and the Food Bowl.
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We partnered up with Collective Health and Kaiser Permanente to offer our employees competitive health and wellness plans.
We offer a robust array of voluntary benefits like Accident, Critical Illness, Legal Plans, Identify Theft, and so much more.
We offer a competitive 401K plan with a generous match, and a 529 savings plan to all of our employees.
Through our Commuter Benefits Program, we offer a Transit and Parking Account that will help you save money on your commuting costs.
We offer fully paid maternity and paternity leave to care for your new child.
We offer our employees the opportunity for personal growth and professional development with a range of online learning tools and workshops designed to develop skills and build a culture of diversity and inclusion.
We offer web-based vitality sessions and opportunities focused on mindfulness techniques, personal goal strategies, yoga, meditation practices, professional counseling, and referral services.
First published in 1881 as the Los Angeles Daily Times, since its inception, The Times has played a crucial role in the growth of Los Angeles.
The Times grew with the city, losing the word “Daily” in the title, and became the largest metropolitan newspaper in the country.
In February 1983, I came seeking a job and found instead a career full of opportunities to learn and grow. I was quickly provided opportunities to advance to roles with more responsibilities. Through my 36 years with the company, I’ve progressively grown as a person, a leader and business entrepreneur. All of this was possible because of a culture that rewards hard work, supports the well-being of employees with excellent benefits, champions employee involvement, encourages & rewards creative thinking and values teamwork.
— Mark Dial, Executive Director of Manufacturing & Distribution
Working at The Los Angeles Times has been such an enjoyable and rewarding experience in my career. I’ve been given lots of opportunities to learn and work with new technologies as well as collaborate with some of the brightest engineers I’ve ever met. The Los Angeles Times has a very flexible work environment and leadership always goes out of their way to support their engineers.
— Angelica Pilarca, Software Engineer (Digital Tech Team)
I’ve been a Data Engineer in LAT for two years now. Career-wise it’s a great place to work. Often we have exciting challenges to solve, and we use the latest technologies for it. It’s cool to apply all that in a centenary company like this. The work environment is friendly, and my workmates are at the level of the challenges from their diverse disciplines.
— Diego Micheli, Senior Software Engineer (Digital Tech Team)
At the L.A. Times, we believe in opportunities for all. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. None of our applicants will be discriminated against disability, genetics, or anything protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for everyone. Our people come first. We value the views and ideas of everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We are passionate about safety, inclusivity, and diversity. It is our goal to create a space where everyone feels safe and welcome.
If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.
The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
NOTICE:
In compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) we collect, store, and use various types of personal information through the application and recruitment process. We collect such information either directly from you or (where applicable) from another person or entity, such as an employment agency or consultancy, background check provider, or other referral sources. The full Los Angeles Times policy and The full Los Angeles Times Studios policy provides further details on the categories of information we collect and uses of that personal information.
IMPORTANT – PHISHING EMAILS:
We have been made aware that emails are being sent in our name relating to potential job opportunities at Los Angeles Times.
The messages invite recipients to respond to online interviews, provide personal information, and, in some cases, send money for equipment purchases.
Our domain name is @latimes.com. Please beware of messages that appear to be from us that are from different (possibly very similar) domain names.
And also, beware of any direct solicitation to apply for job opportunities or provide personal information if you have had no prior dealings with the sender of the message.
If you receive such a communication, please do not respond and instead let us know via email at hrcommunications@latimes.com
RESPONSE TO COVID-19:
California Times, which includes the Los Angeles Times and affiliated organizations, is committed to the safety and security of our employees. Our shared responsibility includes adherence to COVID-19 protocols and a vaccine mandate. While our essential workers continue working onsite, many employees are currently working remotely. Office-based employees who work remotely are provided with the relevant technology and resources. Our interview and orientation processes are fully virtual to maintain our candidates’ and employees’ safety. Our continued growth relies on attracting and retaining top talent to ensure a successful future for our company.
Los Angeles Times requires that its employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If the company makes you an offer of employment and you are not yet vaccinated or wish to seek a medical or religious exemption, we will engage in that process with you and accommodate a delay in start date as appropriate.
