Brian Smith

Audience Growth Strategist @DMRegister/@USATODAY Network. @IowaStateU alum. Lover of tech (and its intersection with journalism). Weather & aviation geek.

[NWS Omaha @NWSOmaha]

Enjoying the quiet weather?
🛰️ Our satellite loop shows crystal clear skies across the area this afternoon! Temperatures are comfortably sitting in the 60s. It's a perfect day to spend some time outdoors. Have a great afternoon! #NEwx #IAwx

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

Anyone looking for an editor job? @DMRegister is hiring for a new communities editor. I work pretty closely with this role and know they’d be overseeing a great team of reporters! Let’s work together.

Apply here: https://t.co/0Otr56aXcn

#journalismjobs

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

I want to hire you! I’m looking for a new service and trending reporter to join my team. It’s a fun, fast-paced role that gets to do a little of everything.

Application here: https://t.co/0QmEqSnNve

DMs open for questions.

[Des Moines Register @DMRegister]

Replying to Kim Reynolds' lawsuit over emails, Register counterclaim demands their release https://t.co/eKVhNBEwqb

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

@EliMcCann ** the star

[Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez @VictoriaReynaR]

☀️🌊🌈It's almost my favorite time of the year: Iowa beach monitoring season! (And summer, of course)

I'll have updates coming weekly on Fridays, starting tomorrow. For now, here's how it works:

https://t.co/1Ho3bOusUb

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

@not_gabriela

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

@EliMcCann Did they then have breakfast together in an airport Chili’s?

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

I’ve been a Dallas County resident for 13 years and I’ve never gotten an “I Voted” sticker. I’m unreasonably excited that they’re finally giving them out now. https://t.co/TLkIyLc5CT

(H/T @kelsey_kremer for the tip and photo)

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

As if I needed more things to validate my decision to work from home today: @DMPolice responded to 22 crashes on I-235. 22!

Drive safe folks!

#iawx

https://t.co/NcccAv2AfY

[Des Moines Register @DMRegister]

After a long ride in 2023 and a steep one in 2024, RAGBRAI 2025 will throttle back the stress and strain but maintain the fun. Where will it go? https://t.co/rgiJkS2nd0

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

@VaughnHillyard Will miss seeing your adventures from the road! Best of luck in the new chapter and congrats!

[Steve Padilla @StevePadilla2]

With 2025 almost here, it’s time for resolutions you’ll actually want to keep: 10 Resolutions for Editors.

Resolution 1: Ask yourself this question: Are my edits making the story better or just different?

[Annah Aschbrenner @AnnahBackstrom]

Jimmy Carter cemented the playbook for Iowa Caucus success by meeting Iowans in small diners and coffee shops … His efforts proved passion and shoe leather, not just fat wallets, could catapult a long-shot candidate to the White House. https://t.co/c2eVUxJP9h via @DMRegister

[Des Moines Register @DMRegister]

Opinion: A strong team will carry on the Des Moines Register's tradition of excellence | Opinion https://t.co/K51ZJl59wz

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

@EliMcCann On a weekend?! I hope you both come out alive.

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

It’s been an honor to work with Carol all these years. She’s going to leave big shoes to fill.

[Des Moines Register @DMRegister]

Des Moines Register Executive Editor Carol Hunter to retire after 45-year career https://t.co/lwhkFPPcPo

[Des Moines Register @DMRegister]

Opinion: An update from the editor: What a review of the pre-election Iowa Poll has found https://t.co/zgkXIW7fLi

[Brian Smith @smithbm12]

@AllisonLCarter At least your option is Southwest! Ours is more often Allegiant.