Pamela Della Motta
About Pamela Della Motta
Pamela Della Motta serves as the Executive Director of Product for the Subscriptions Platform at The New York Times, where she has been instrumental in digital transformation initiatives. With a diverse background in marketing operations and journalism, she has contributed significantly to various media platforms and has authored multiple books.
Current Role at The New York Times
Pamela Della Motta serves as the Executive Director of Product for the Subscriptions Platform at The New York Times. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in New York, New York. In her role, she focuses on enhancing the subscription experience and driving product development initiatives. Her leadership is characterized by a strong emphasis on customer empathy, which informs her approach to problem-solving within product leadership.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Pamela Della Motta has a significant history with The New York Times, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as the Director of Product for the Subscriptions Platform from 2019 to 2022, and prior to that, she was the Director of Product for Marketing Platforms from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure also includes positions as Senior Manager and Marketing Operations Manager from 2014 to 2016 and 2013 to 2014, respectively. Throughout her time at the organization, she contributed to digital transformation initiatives and played a key role in evolving company culture.
Education and Expertise
Pamela Della Motta earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from New York University, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Ateneo de Manila University. Additionally, she studied history at Brown University. Her educational background supports her expertise in product management and marketing operations, particularly in the media industry.
Career Background
Before her extensive career at The New York Times, Pamela Della Motta worked in various roles across different sectors. She served as a Marketing Manager at CEMEX in Manila, Philippines, from 2001 to 2005. Earlier in her career, she held positions in retail and hospitality, including roles as a wine server in French Catalonia and a cashier in a supermarket. Her diverse experiences have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.
Contributions to Media and Literature
Pamela Della Motta has made notable contributions to media and literature. She began her journalism career as a correspondent for The Economist, covering global arts, film, and books. She joined The New York Times in 2011 as the children’s book editor and later oversaw all books coverage starting in 2016. She has authored or edited eight books and is set to release two forthcoming picture books, 'It Simply Can’t Be Bedtime!' in 2025 and 'The Path' in 2027. Additionally, she has hosted the weekly Book Review podcast and contributed as a columnist for The Times’s Styles section.