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
DC Council urges mayor, MPD to end cooperation with ICE following deadly shooting in Minneapolis
Hundreds of protesters gathered in D.C. on Thursday, marching through the streets, in protest of what they called the devastating death of a woman who was shot by ICE agents.
MPD officer left in critical condition after being hit on I-695 has died, police say
A D.C. police officer who was struck by a car on I-695 just days before Christmas has died, the Metropolitan Police Department says.
Maryland woman wrongfully detained by ICE reunited with her family, attorneys say
Attorneys for a Silver Spring woman who was wrongfully detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in December say she has been reunited with her family.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer to announce retirement after more than 40 years in Congress
FOX 5 has confirmed that Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has been serving in office since 1981, is set to announce his retirement.
YouTuber charged after allegedly assaulting teen during basketball game in Leesburg
A YouTuber with a large online following has been charged after police say he assaulted a teenager during a basketball game at a Leesburg recreation center.
Driver flees scene after hitting 2 cars at intersection in Manassas, police say
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving three cars in Manassas.
No bond for 16-year-old accused of shooting, killing man in Northeast DC apartment
The 16-year-old boy arrested for shooting and killing a man inside a luxury apartment complex in Northeast D.C. will remain behind bars, following a judge's decision on Wednesday.
Judge considers whether to release DC pipe bomb suspect while he awaits trial
New information on the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021 came out in court on Tuesday.
Local authorities stepping up DUI enforcement, monitoring for potential threats on NYE
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.