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.