Morning News Anchor & Operations Leader

RadioJobs; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Media Group’s WPTF Raleigh station seeks a dynamic Morning News Host/Operations Manager to lead weekday morning programming and oversee day-to-day operations. This dual role combines on-air talent with strategic broadcast responsibility.

Anchor live news 5AM–9AM, conduct interviews, manage scheduling, coordinate with engineering, and guide content delivery while maintaining FCC compliance and a strong social media presence in the Raleigh–Durham market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a radio host, anchor, or reporter; morning drive experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of radio operations, scheduling and broadcast automation systems.
• Broad knowledge of current events, public affairs and 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.
• Social media savvy with audience growth strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the live weekday morning news broadcast from 5AM to 9AM.
• Deliver news, weather, traffic, and information updates clearly and engagingly.
• Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with newsmakers and officials.
• Collaborate with VP of News and contributors to create engaging content.
• Stay updated on breaking news and local developments for timely reporting.
• Maintain a strong social media presence to extend reach.

Skills

On-air hosting

Interviewing

Social media

Broadcast operations

FCC compliance

Leadership

Early mornings

Public affairs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/ broadcasting/ communications or related field

Job description

Curtis Media Group’s WPTF Raleigh station seeks a dynamic Morning News Host/Operations Manager to lead weekday morning programming and oversee day-to-day operations. This dual role combines on-air talent with strategic broadcast responsibility.

Anchor live news 5AM–9AM, conduct interviews, manage scheduling, coordinate with engineering, and guide content delivery while maintaining FCC compliance and a strong social media presence in the Raleigh–Durham market.