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
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.
Montgomery County man with multiple warrants taken into custody after hours-long standoff
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
Wala Blegay to serve as at-large councilmember for Prince George's County
One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat.
Suspect in deadly attack on 2 National Guard members in DC appears in court
The man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard as they were patrolling in Washington, D.C. in November appeared in court on Monday.
Maryland man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Kentucky girl says it was a 'misunderstanding'
A Silver Spring man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from Kentucky will be extradited there to face charges.
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.