Morning News Host
Morning News Host
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28-04-2025
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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 daytoday station operations. This dualrole 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 youll also work closely with programming engineering and station leadership to ensure seamless technical and content delivery.
This is a highimpact 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
OnAir Hosting:
WPTF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Morning News Anchor/Operations Manager to lead our morning programming and oversee daytoday station operations. This dualrole 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 youll also work closely with programming engineering and station leadership to ensure seamless technical and content delivery.
This is a highimpact 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
OnAir 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 prerecorded 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 shows 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 .
- Manage communication between departments and troubleshoot onair or backend issues as they arise.
- Help implement station policies ensure compliance with FCC regulations and maintain broadcast standards.
- Assist in onboarding and training parttime staff or interns as needed.
- 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 Raleigharea issues.
- Confident and professional onair delivery with strong storytelling ability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and problemsolving 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.
- Bachelors 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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