Morning News Host

# Morning News Host Raleigh, NC
· Raleigh-Durham, NCPosted about 5 hours ago Curtis Media Group##

Job Description Morning News Host/Operations Manager – WPTF FM 92.9/AM 680, Raleigh, NC    WPTF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Morning News Anchor/Operations Manager to lead our morning programming and oversee day-to-day station operations. This dual-role position blends the energy and visibility of a live news host with the strategic oversight of a broadcast operations manager.
As the morning news host, you will be the voice that wakes up the Triangle — delivering local, state, and national news in a clear, engaging, and informative way. As operations manager, you’ll also work closely with programming, engineering, and station leadership to ensure seamless technical execution and content delivery.
This is a high-impact role for a broadcast professional who is passionate about news, understands the Raleigh/Durham market, and is ready to lead both behind the mic and behind the scenes.
Responsibilities  On-Air Hosting:  
• Anchor the live weekday morning news broadcast from 5AM to 9AM.  
• Deliver news, weather, traffic, and information updates in a conversational, clear, and unbiased manner.  
• Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with news makers, public officials, experts, and community members.  
• Collaborate with the VP of News and other show contributors to create engaging, relevant content.  
• Stay up to date on breaking news and local developments to keep the show timely and informative.  
• Maintain a strong social media presence that extends the show’s reach and drives audience engagement.

Operations Management:  
• Oversee daily station operations, including broadcast scheduling, automation systems and technical coordination.  
• Work with programming and engineering to ensure smooth transitions between shows and clean broadcast execution.  
• Manage communication between departments and troubleshoot on-air or backend issues as they arise.  
• Help implement station policies, ensure compliance with FCC regulations and maintain broadcast standards.  
• Assist in onboarding and training part-time staff or interns as needed.

Requirements and Skills  
• Proven experience as a  radio host, anchor, or reporter — morning drive experience a plus.  
• Strong understanding of radio operations, scheduling and broadcast automation systems.  
• Broad knowledge of current events, public affairs and local Raleigh-area issues.  
• Confident and professional on-air delivery with strong storytelling ability.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.  
• Ability to work early mornings and flexible hours as required.  
• Social media savvy with an understanding of how to engage and grow an audience.  
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or related field preferred.  
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Raleigh area, with a working knowledge of the Triangle market.