Morning News Host

Curtis Media Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtis Media Group's WPTF Raleigh station invites applications for a Morning News Anchor/Operations Manager. This dual role blends on-air leadership with strategic operations oversight for the morning period.

As the morning host, you will deliver local, state, and national news from 5AM to 9AM, conduct interviews, and build audience engagement while coordinating with programming and engineering to ensure seamless transitions and FCC compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a radio host, anchor, or reporter, morning drive preferred.
• Strong knowledge of radio operations and scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Social media savvy with audience engagement ability.
• Must reside in or relocate to Raleigh area.

Responsibilities

• Anchor live weekday morning news from 5AM to 9AM.
• Deliver weather, traffic, and updates clearly and engagingly.
• Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with newsmakers.
• Collaborate with VP of News and contributors on content.
• Oversee daily station operations and scheduling.
• Ensure FCC compliance and broadcast standards.

Skills

Radio host experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Social media savvy

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

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 newsmakers, 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.