Peter Lion had been keen towards writing at a very early age. All through his developing upward years within Connecticut he had been seen dabbling with poems as well as authored a number of short tales. His talent within this field was additionally perfected when after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he started contributing to the actual students school newspaper.
He attempted to make a career involving his enthusiasm for the words by first getting a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He published his very first magazine write-up within the Hartford Magazine well before he had managed to graduate with his journalism degree.
He embarked into the tv industry also before he had finished his college. A few months prior to graduation, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as being a part tome graphics operator. This television channel had been an affiliate of the ABC network and also was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion although, had no experience within this field snapped up this chance to gain an entry and to create a foothold within the news and television industry.
He mastered the ropes quickly, understanding the technical issues of the operation of a television network and remained part of this channel for more than a period of two years.
Then he moved to Boston and started working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He handled a number of assignments, his major one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball as well as Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be in television and his love for writing pulled him back to his home state as part of a small tv channel start-up.
He joined up with this particular team as a director and also a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, which was to become the first within the state. He grabbed this chance of showcasing his talent and understanding as in his stint within Boston he has had the ability of working with a number of accomplished directors. He used this knowledge to create the actual show right from scratch.
Peter Lion relocated to Pittsburg and joined up with KADA TV after finishing 2 years with this start up. During his stint in this tv network, he milked the various areas of his expertise and worked as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and also director. It was in the course of his stint with KADA-TV that Peter Lion found inspiration with regard to his book titled “The American St. Nick”.
Then he transferred back in Connecticut and became part of ESPN sports network. Even now a part of ESPN, he is responsible for a number of their shows including Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft in his position within the organization as being a Director. His main show nevertheless, continues to be, College Gameday.
He has been a 2 time winner of the Emmy awards, even though he’s been nominated frequently with regard to his contribution in the television industry. He received his first Emmy with regard to his work within Sports Centre as well as received his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Aside from working, Peter Lion is presently focusing on his second book. He is also part of a music group which goes by the name of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is also its lead singer as well as guitar player
