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
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.
Maryland Primary Elections 2024: Where to vote, who is on the ballot and more
It is one week until Maryland’s 2024 primary election on May 14, where voters can cast their ballots for presidential candidates as well as statewide and local races. Here’s everything you need to know about voting in Maryland.
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.
6 teens arrested in connection to robbery, assault at CVS in Navy Yard; more suspects wanted
Six teens have been arrested after robbing and ransacking a Navy Yard CVS last month, D.C. police say.
5 injured in Southeast DC dog attack, police say
Police are investigating a reported dog attack in Southeast D.C.
Suspect in deadly Dumfries hit-and-run turns self in to police
A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a hit-and-run that left a man dead last week.
National Harbor teen curfew goes into effect Friday, county officials say
Prince George’s County Executive Anglea Alsobrooks announced that a teen curfew will officially go into effect this Friday.
2 dogs shot, killed by MPD officer in Northwest DC neighborhood
Two dogs were shot and killed by a D.C. police officer while responding to a call in Northwest Thursday afternoon.