Julie Donaldson

Julie Donaldson is a freelance anchor and reporter.  She joined FOX5 DC in December 2024.  She made the switch to news after making history as the first female regular on-air member of an NFL radio broadcast booth, serving four seasons with the Washington Commanders’ gameday radio team. As Senior Vice President of Media and Content for three seasons, she led the franchise’s broadcast and editorial operations, assembling and managing a talented team while shaping the organization’s creative vision.

Before joining the Commanders, Julie spent a decade at NBC Sports Washington, covering major teams and events in the D.C. and Baltimore region. She hosted Emmy-winning NFL pregame and postgame shows and contributed to national and international coverage, including four Olympic Games (2012–2018).

Julie is a board member for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, reflecting her commitment to community and advocacy. A University of Florida alumna, she is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys working out, boxing, biking, and reading a good book.  She has a 16-year-old Maltese, Lucy. Her career began in Miami with FOX Sports and the Miami Heat, followed by roles in New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in sports media. She was Miss Florida USA 2001.