Peter Lion had been keen towards writing at a really early age. All through his developing upward years within Connecticut he was seen dabbling in poems as well as wrote numerous short tales. His talent in this discipline was additionally honed when right after joining the Notre Dame High School inside Connecticut he started contributing to the actual students school newspaper.
He attempted to make a profession involving his enthusiasm for the words and phrases by means of initially getting a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He released his first magazine write-up within the Hartford Magazine well before he had graduated along with his journalism degree.
He ventured in to the tv business even just before he had finished his college. A few months before graduation, Peter Lion took up a job with WTNH-TV as a part tome graphics operator. This tv channel had been an affiliate with the ABC network and was centered out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had simply no experience in this discipline snapped up this chance to gain an entry and to generate a foothold within the news and tv industry.
He learned the actual rules swiftly, understanding the technical issues on the operation of the tv network and remained a part of this channel for over a period of two years.
He then moved to Boston and started working with WSBK as a Technical Director. He handled several assignments, his major one remaining the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. Nevertheless, his wish to be in television and his love for writing pulled him back in his home state as a part of a small tv channel start up.
He joined up with this team as being a director and a technical director with the 10 PM news cast, which was to be the first in the state. He snapped up this chance of showcasing his talent as well as knowledge as in his stint in Boston he has acquired the ability of working with a number of accomplished directors. He employed this kind of understanding to create the show from scratch.
Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and also joined KADA TV after finishing two years with this start-up. During his stint with this television network, he milked the many areas of his talent and functioned as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It was during his stint with KADA-TV that Peter Lion found motivation with regard to his book named “The American St. Nick”.
Then he transferred back to Connecticut and became part of ESPN sports network. Still an integral part of ESPN, he is responsible for a number of their particular shows including Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft in his position within the organization as a Director. His primary show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a two time winner of the Emmy awards, although he has been nominated many times for his contribution in the television industry. He received his very first Emmy with regard to his work in Sports Centre as well as acquired his subsequent Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Apart from working, Peter Lion is presently working on his second book. He is additionally part of a music group that goes by the title of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is also its lead singer as well as guitarist