Brian Smith @smithbm12
Audience Growth Strategist @DMRegister/@USATODAY Network. @IowaStateU alum. Lover of tech (and its intersection with journalism). Weather & aviation geek. smithbm12.com West Des Moines, IA Joined September 2009-
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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
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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: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannett/… #journalismjobs
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: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannett/… DMs open for questions.
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Replying to Kim Reynolds' lawsuit over emails, Register counterclaim demands their release desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…
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☀️🌊🌈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: desmoinesregister.com/story/news/hea…
@EliMcCann Did they then have breakfast together in an airport Chili’s?
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. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol… (H/T @kelsey_kremer for the tip and photo)
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 desmoinesregister.com/live-story/wea…
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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? desmoinesregister.com/story/life/liv…
@VaughnHillyard Will miss seeing your adventures from the road! Best of luck in the new chapter and congrats!
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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?
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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. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/ele… via @DMRegister
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Opinion: A strong team will carry on the Des Moines Register's tradition of excellence | Opinion desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…
@EliMcCann On a weekend?! I hope you both come out alive.
It’s been an honor to work with Carol all these years. She’s going to leave big shoes to fill.
Des Moines Register Executive Editor Carol Hunter to retire after 45-year career desmoinesregister.com/story/news/loc…
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Opinion: An update from the editor: What a review of the pre-election Iowa Poll has found desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…
@AllisonLCarter At least your option is Southwest! Ours is more often Allegiant.
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