Morning News Host

Curtis Media Group•Raleigh, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Raleigh area, with a working knowledge of the Triangle market.

Responsibilities

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.
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.