AfroTech Conference 2026
Janine Rubenstein
Editor-at-Large and Host at PEOPLE, People Inc.
Track Future of Marketing
Biography
Janine Rubenstein is Editor-at-Large and host at PEOPLE, where she writes exclusive cover stories and emcees major events and activations, including awards-season Red Carpet Live specials. An accomplished entertainment journalist and TV personality, Janine has spent more than a decade at PEOPLE, covering music, television, crime, and human interest. She also co-hosts PEOPLE’s Next Red Carpet Reporter and appears across television as an entertainment expert. A UC Berkeley and USC Annenberg alumna, Janine is a proud mother of two and San Francisco native.
Sessions
Building the Next Generation of Media Experiences Presented by People Inc.
Tue, Nov 3, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT
Track Future of Marketing
As America’s largest publisher with over 40 iconic brands, People Inc. is transforming how people find inspiration, make decisions, and take action. In this session, People Inc.’s Chief Technology Officer, the VP of Talent Development, Culture & Belonging, and the Editor at Large of People Magazine discuss how the company is building the next chapter of media experiences through new technology.