Jillian Smith
Jillian Smith joined FOX 5 DC in June 2023 as a digital content creator. She is excited to be sharing the most important stories of the day across FOX 5’s digital platforms and social media.
After working for the syndicated television show The National Desk in Washington, D.C., Jillian returned to her roots in local news. Before making the move to the nation’s capital, she was the evening digital content producer for the FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina for four years.
Her love of journalism started in high school when she began writing and interning with several print and online publications. Jillian went on to serve as editor-in-chief of the historically African-American newspaper The Nubian Message at North Carolina State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in communication media (Go Pack!). She also received a Master’s degree in digital communication from Johns Hopkins University.
In her free time, Jillian enjoys cooking and baking, curling up with a good book and cuddling with her two dogs, Bella and Bailey. She’s happy to call the DMV home and loves exploring the best restaurants in the area.
Have a story idea or question about online content? Email her at jillian.smith@fox.com or connect with her on Twitter.
The latest from Jillian Smith
2 charged with improper disposal of infant remains, fetuses at Charles County crematorium
Two people have been charged with improperly disposing of fetuses and the remains of an infant at a Charles County crematorium, officials say.
DC Water reaches damaged section of Potomac Interceptor that caused sewage spill
DC Water says crews have successfully reached the damaged section of the Potomac Interceptor, which caused a sewage spill that they've been working to clean up for a month.
NTSB takes over investigation into Centreville home explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board offered comment on Wednesday for the first time since taking over the investigation into a gas leak and home explosion in a Centreville neighborhood.
Man arrested with shotgun at Capitol said he wanted to 'talk' to member of Congress: court docs
A judge has ruled that the man accused of charging toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday will remain behind bars for now.
Man shot to death at Potomac senior living facility was millionaire philanthropist from Maine: report
An 87-year-old man who was shot to death at a senior living facility in Potomac was a millionaire philanthropist, FOX News reports.
Man arrested after running toward US Capitol with loaded shotgun, police say
A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.
DC plane crash caused by improper training, safety measures: NTSB report
More than a year after 67 people were killed in a mid-air collision outside DCA, the NTSB has released its final report into what caused the fatal crash.
Charles County man shot, killed by deputies was reportedly armed with machete
Deputies shot and killed a man at a home in Charles County after he charged at them while wielding a machete, the Sheriff’s Office says.
New measures, increased security presence expected at Wootton High School after shooting
Families in Montgomery County have continued to express concern after a student was shot at Wootton High School on Monday.