Peter Lion was inclined towards writing at a really early age. During his developing upward years in Connecticut he had been observed dabbling in poems and also wrote a number of short tales. His skill within this discipline was additionally perfected when after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he began adding to the actual students school newspaper.
He attempted to create a profession of his enthusiasm for the words and phrases by means of first getting a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He published his very first magazine write-up in the Hartford Magazine before he had managed to graduate with his journalism degree.
He embarked into the television business also just before he had finished his college. A few months prior to graduation, Peter Lion took up a job with WTNH-TV as a part tome graphics operator. This particular tv channel was an affiliate with the ABC network and had been based out of New Haven. Peter Lion although, had no experience within this discipline grabbed this particular opportunity to acquire an access and to create a foothold within the news and tv sector.
He learned the ropes swiftly, comprehending the technical issues on the workings of a tv network and remained a part of this channel for over a period of 2 years.
He then moved to Boston and started working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He worked on several projects, his major one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be in television and also his love for writing pulled him back in his home state as part of a small tv channel start-up.
He joined up with this particular team as a director and a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, which was to become the very first within the state. He grabbed this opportunity of presenting his talent as well as understanding as in his stint within Boston he has acquired the ability of working with several accomplished directors. He employed this knowledge to build the show right from scratch.
Peter Lion relocated to Pittsburg and joined KADA TV right after completing 2 years with this start up. During his stint with this tv network, he milked the various facets of his talent as well as functioned as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and also director. It had been in the course of his stint at KADA-TV that Peter Lion found motivation for his book titled “The American St. Nick”.
He then moved back to Connecticut and grew to become part of ESPN sports network. Still an integral part of ESPN, he is responsible for a number of their particular shows such as Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft in his position in the organization as being a Director. His main show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a two time winner of the Emmy awards, even though he’s been nominated many times 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 subsequent Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Aside from doing work, Peter Lion is currently focusing on his second book. He is additionally part of a music group that goes by the title of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is also their lead singer as well as guitar player