Oklahoma City Free Press Gains New Leader as Founder Retires

Brett Fieldcamp takes over the independent news outlet after nearly a decade under Brett Dickerson's leadership.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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After nearly 10 years of leading the Oklahoma City Free Press, founder Brett Dickerson is retiring and handing over ownership of the independent local news outlet to Brett Fieldcamp.

Why it matters

The transition represents a changing of the guard for one of Oklahoma City's most prominent independent news sources, which has provided community-focused reporting during a time of significant growth and change in the city.

The details

Brett Fieldcamp, a longtime journalist and editor, is taking over as the new owner of the Oklahoma City Free Press. He is succeeding Brett Dickerson, who founded the outlet nearly a decade ago and has been instrumental in establishing it as a trusted source of local news and analysis for the Oklahoma City area.

  • Brett Dickerson founded the Oklahoma City Free Press nearly 10 years ago.
  • Dickerson is retiring and handing over ownership of the outlet to Brett Fieldcamp in 2026.

The players

Brett Dickerson

The founder of the Oklahoma City Free Press, who is retiring after nearly 10 years of leading the independent local news outlet.

Brett Fieldcamp

The new owner of the Oklahoma City Free Press, taking over from founder Brett Dickerson.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to build on the strong foundation that Brett Dickerson has established and continue providing the Oklahoma City community with the high-quality, independent journalism they've come to expect from the Free Press.”

— Brett Fieldcamp, New Owner, Oklahoma City Free Press (spotonoklahoma.com)

What’s next

Fieldcamp plans to maintain the Free Press's focus on community-oriented reporting while exploring new ways to engage readers and expand the outlet's reach in the Oklahoma City area.

The takeaway

The transition of leadership at the Oklahoma City Free Press represents a changing of the guard for one of the city's most prominent independent news sources, which has played a vital role in covering local issues and events over the past decade.