The Prophet, was likely founded as part of Joseph Smith's presidential campaign, and resembled other contemporary Mormon newspapers, other editors include Samuel Brannan, he was an American settler, businessman, journalist, and prominent Mormon who founded which newspaper?
The Prophet (newspaper):  Other editors included George T. Leach, Samuel Brannan, A. E. Wright, and Parley P. Pratt. Samuel Brannan: Samuel Brannan (March 2, 1819 – May 5, 1889) was an American settler, businessman, journalist, and prominent Mormon who founded the "California Star", the first newspaper in San Francisco, California.
California Star