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
'Swatting' call prompts lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School went on lockdown Thursday morning after school officials reported that a bomb threat was made towards the school.
Biden wins Maryland Democratic presidential primary; Trump wins GOP
As expected, Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential primary in Maryland and President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary in the state.
Michigan man arrested following crash involving Maryland State Trooper
A Michigan man has been arrested following a crash with a Maryland State trooper over the weekend.
Maryland Primary Elections 2024: What's on the ballot in each county
Maryland’s 2024 primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 14. Voters can cast their ballots for presidential candidates as well as a number of statewide and local races.
Maryland Primary Elections 2024: Where to vote, who is on the ballot and live results and more
The polls are open for Maryland's May 14 primary elections. Here’s everything you need to know.
12-year-old accidentally shoots himself in Northeast DC: police
A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in Northeast D.C. Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Northern Lights forecast: Will the aurora be visible over DC Sunday?
A secondary peak in the current solar storms came Sunday afternoon. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an X-class flare erupted Sunday around 2:30 p.m. EST.
DC mom says she was kicked out of Lyft after 4-year-old son with autism began making noises
A D.C. mom says she’s filed an official complaint after a rideshare driver allegedly kicked her and her 4-year-old son, who has autism, out of the car before they reached their destination.
WATCH: Handcuffed suspect slips away from DC police officer, runs into Metro station
Video being circulated on social media shows a D.C. police officer chasing a handcuffed suspect running into a Metro station in Southeast.