Josh Rultenberg

About Josh Rultenberg

Emmy-winning journalist and strategic communicator with more than a decade of experience delivering trusted, high-impact political reporting from the White House, Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court, and the campaign trail.Currently serving as Communications Director for Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, I lead strategic messaging, media relations, and public communications for a Member of Congress working to deliver results for Northeast Ohio. I craft and execute communications plans that elevate legislative priorities, manage crisis response, and drive engagement across press, digital, and constituent platforms.Previously, as a Washington Correspondent with Gray Media’s Washington Bureau, I led national coverage for more than 100 local newsrooms, questioned the White House Press Secretary on live TV, reported from both Biden and Trump events, and conducted exclusive interviews with senior administration officials. My reporting helped local audiences understand complex federal policies and elevated key stories into the national spotlight.I bring a unique blend of live reporting expertise, political communications insight, and strategic storytelling that translates seamlessly into roles in media strategy, public affairs, and crisis communications. Emmy Award Winner | Political Messaging | Campaign Strategy | National Affairs | Strategic Communications | Public AffairsCore Strengths-Strategic Communications & Message Development-Media Relations & Crisis Communications-White House & Capitol Hill Expertise-Political Interviewing & Source Development-Public Speaking & On-Camera Authority-Broadcast + Digital Storytelling-Cross-Platform Content Strategy-Election & Policy Coverage

Experience

1. Director of Communications

   U.S. House Of Representatives

   Sep 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Broadcast Journalism