Peter Lion had been keen in the direction of writing at a really early age. All through his growing upward years in Connecticut he was seen dabbling in poems as well as wrote numerous short stories. His skill within this field was further perfected when right after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he began adding to the actual students school newspaper.
He attempted to make a career of his enthusiasm for the words by means of initially obtaining a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He released his very first magazine write-up within the Hartford Magazine well before he had managed to graduate with his journalism degree.
He ventured in to the television industry even just before he had completed his college. A few months before graduation, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as being a part tome graphics operator. This particular television channel was an affiliate of the ABC network and had been based out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had simply no experience within this discipline grabbed this particular opportunity to acquire an access and to create a foothold in the news and television sector.
He mastered the rules swiftly, comprehending the technical issues on the operation of a tv network and continued to be a part of this tv channel for more than a period of 2 years.
Then he relocated to Boston and began working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He handled a number of projects, his major one remaining the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be within television and also his love for writing pulled him back in his home state as a part of a small television channel start up.
He joined this particular team as being a director and also a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, that was to be the first in the state. He grabbed this chance of showcasing his expertise and understanding as in his stint within Boston he has acquired the ability of working with several accomplished directors. He used this understanding to build the show from scratch.
Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and also joined up with KADA TV right after completing two years with this start-up. In his stint with this tv network, he milked the various areas of his expertise and functioned as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It was during his stint at KADA-TV that Peter Lion found motivation for his book named “The American St. Nick”.
Then he moved back to Connecticut and also 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 within the corporation as a Director. His main show however, continues to be, College Gameday.
He has been a two time winner of the Emmy awards, even though he’s been nominated frequently with regard to his contribution in the television industry. He got his very first Emmy for his work within Sports Centre and acquired his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Aside from working, Peter Lion is currently focusing on his second book. He is additionally a part of a music group that goes by the title of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is also its lead singer as well as guitarist
