Rae Paoletta: Director of Content & Engagement for The Planetary Society

I had the great honor and pleasure of conducting an incredibly exciting and INSPIRING interview with a very special space champion, Ms. Rae Paoletta.

Ms. Paoletta is the Director of Content & Engagement for The Planetary Society, where she writes, edits, and publishes articles for the organization, in addition to advising on content strategy.

Before joining The Planetary Society, Ms. Paoletta was a journalist and science communicator specializing in astronomy, astrobiology, and aerospace technology. She’s been a writer and editor for MTV News, Gizmodo, and Inverse, where she co-hosted the site’s “I Need My Space” podcast. She also served as editorial director at Good Dog.
Long before she was a writer or editor, she was a kid from Long Island who loved going to the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. Through her writing, she hopes to follow in the footsteps of her childhood hero, Bill Nye, and inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts.

I am incredibly excited to speak with Ms. Paoletta and dive into her aerospace journey. Welcome, Ms. Paoletta; thank you so much for taking some time to inspire the next generation.

Welcome Ms. Paoletta, thank you so much for taking some time to inspire the next generation.

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TIME STAMPS:
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0:00 : Introduction
1:31 : Typical Day
2:57 : Favorite Article/Topic as a Writer at the Planetary Society
4:26 : Non-STEM Majors in the Aerospace Industry
7:05 : Getting Your Foot in the Door with an Interdisciplinary Background
9:36 : Space Communication to the General Public
13:18 : “Aha” Moment that Inspired Rae's Career in Space
16:07 : Overcoming Obstacles
19:25 : Using Social Media to Bridge Knowledge Gaps
21:36 : Excitement and Nervousness for the Future of the Aerospace Industry
24:36 : Final Piece of Advice for the Next Generation of Aerospace Leaders
27:33 : Conclusion