Jillian Smith
Jillian Smith joined FOX 5 in June 2023 as a digital content producer. 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 across 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
75-year-old woman survives brutal hit-and-run in Northwest DC; suspect wanted
D.C. police are searching for a driver who hit a grandmother as she was crossing the street, sending her flying.
DC leaders push Senate to reject spending bill that would cut $1B funding from District
Right now, D.C. officials are pleading with the U.S. Senate to restore the city’s funding levels after the House passed a spending bill that would cut about $1 billion from the District’s budget.
Tracking Trump: Trade war 2.0, tariffs, retaliation and global fallout
President Donald Trump has made sweeping changes in Washington since taking office, delivering on his long-held promises to shake up the establishment and dismantle the federal bureaucracy.
Department of Education employees sent home, nearly half of staff to be eliminated: report
About half of the staff at the Department of Education are expected to be laid off in the latest round of firings under the Trump Administration, FOX News reports.
DC homeless encampments cleared out after Trump threatens Bowser
Homeless encampments are starting to be cleared out in the District following President Donald Trump's order to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
FULL SPEECH: Trump says he's ushering in 'Golden Age' of America
President Donald Trump spoke to Congress from the House floor Tuesday evening, highlighting what his administration has accomplished in its first 43 days and laying out his priorities going forward.
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed from chamber minutes into Trump's speech
Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the Congressional chambers just minutes after President Donald Trump began his Tuesday night address for refusing to sit down.
Trump to address joint session of Congress: What to expect
President Donald Trump is delivering his first address to a joint session of Congress in five years Tuesday night. The president is facing pressure from Democrats on several fronts, from slashing the federal workforce to brand new tariffs that could cause prices to spike.
Third suspect pleads guilty to operating high-end brothel in northern Virginia
The third and final suspect arrested in connection to the widespread operation of a high-end brothel service, which spanned from northern Virginia to Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to his role in the organization.