Josh Rubenstein currently serves as communications director for the largest local prosecutorial office in the United States, leading strategic communications that support the mission of ensuring justice is served fairly, effectively, and transparently for more than 10 million residents across Los Angeles County.

Before taking his role with DA’s office, Rubenstein served as senior director for brand reputation and issues management for Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation’s largest health care systems. He was responsible for all aspects of media and crisis communications for the organization. And, prior to that, he led the Los Angeles Police Department’s strategic communications and media outreach efforts. As the commanding officer of the Public Communications Group (PCG), Rubenstein oversaw the Media Relations Division and all aspects of external communication for the Department. In this role, he was a key communications strategist and advisor to the Chief of Police, as well as the entire LAPD command staff and Department personnel.

He is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Urbana, where he earned a BA in communications and later earned a master’s in public administration and urban planning from California State University, Northridge. He also completed FEMA courses on the National Incident Management System and advises non-profits and other organizations on crisis communication strategies.

Rubenstein started his career in broadcasting and served as the chief meteorologist and senior journalist for KCBS and KCAL Television in Los Angeles for nearly two decades. As a journalist and meteorologist for both stations, Rubenstein provided an insightful analysis of the weather conditions that had the potential to impact Southern California significantly. He covered breaking news and human-interest stories and reported from the frontlines of numerous wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and other man-made and natural disasters. Rubenstein is a recipient of numerous Golden Mic Awards and two Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards.