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Discuss this workJosh Rultenberg brings 15 years of experience across journalism, Washington reporting, congressional communications, authorship, media, and public affairs.
An Emmy-winning journalist and former on-air Washington correspondent, Josh covered Congress, the White House, national elections, and Ohio’s consequential fight over redistricting. He later served as a congressional communications director—preparing a public official to answer the difficult questions he once asked from the other side of the camera.
Now an author and strategist, Josh brings that full perspective to every engagement: know the facts, understand the audience, anticipate the pressure, and never bury the lead.
Connect on LinkedInJosh brings the perspective of a journalist, congressional communications director, author, and strategist to keynotes, panels, classrooms, civic forums, and moderated conversations.
Redistricting, gerrymandering, and political power
American politics and Congress
Political journalism and the modern media environment
Communicating complicated policy to broad audiences
Trust, credibility, and media
Democracy and political reform
Lessons from both sides of the reporter–spokesperson relationship
ForthcomingDraw the Line in Ohio tells the inside story of how politicians choose their voters—and what citizens can do to take that power back.
Co-authored with legal analyst Rory Riley Topping, the book turns years of reporting, interviews, legal battles, and political maneuvering into an accessible account of gerrymandering in America.
“Draw the Line in Ohio provides more proof that politicians will do everything they can to pick their voters instead of letting voters pick them. It's time to terminate gerrymandering and return power where it belongs, with the people.”– Arnold Schwarzenegger, 38th Governor of California and leading redistricting reform advocate264 pages • ISBN 9781493098033
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