Morning News Host

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

# Morning News HostRaleigh, NC · Raleigh-Durham, NCPosted about 5 hours agoCurtis Media Group## Job DescriptionMorning 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.