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
Frederick County Council votes on legislation that would allow data center expansion
A consequential vote was held on Tuesday in Frederick County on whether to allow more data centers to be built.
Man accused of shooting 2 National Guard members in DC, killing 1, faces federal charges
The man accused of ambushing and shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last month, killing one, is now facing federal charges.
Attorneys continue to fight for Maryland woman they say was wrongfully detained by ICE
New details have emerged in the story of a Silver Spring woman and American citizen who was allegedly taken into ICE custody.
2 pedestrians injured in hit-and-run crash following apparent road rage incident
Two pedestrians were injured in what appeared to be a road rage incident in Arlington Thursday night.
The 'Patriot Games': What we know about Trump's proposed high school athletic competition
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
Maryland Capital Park Police searching for suspect accused of assault on trail
Investigators with the Maryland National Capital Park Police are searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a person on a trail in Montgomery County.
US Park Police says anti-Trump protestors must leave Union Station despite having permit
Organizers who have set up outside of Union Station to protest the Trump administration are reportedly being told by the U.S. Park Police that they have to vacate the area within 24 hours, despite securing a permit for their demonstration.
How much snow fell across DC, Maryland, Virginia?
Much of D.C., Maryland and Virginia saw snow throughout the day Friday.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, December 2
A mix of snow and rain in the Washington, D.C. region has prompted some schools to delay their opening times and others to close on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
1 killed, 3 injured after car hits ambulance going through intersection in Fairfax County
One person was killed and three others were injured after a car hit an ambulance going through an intersection in Fairfax County on Tuesday.