Peter Lion was keen in the direction of writing from a really early age. During his developing up years within Connecticut he had been seen dabbling with poetry as well as authored a number of short tales. His skill within this discipline was additionally honed when after joining the Notre Dame High School inside Connecticut he started adding to the students school newspaper.
He set out to create a profession involving his passion for the words by means of first getting a degree in Journalism from the Southern Connecticut State University. He published his very first magazine write-up within the Hartford Magazine before he had managed to graduate along with his journalism degree.
He embarked into the tv industry also just before he had completed his college. A few months prior to graduating, Peter Lion took up a job with WTNH-TV as being a part tome graphics operator. This tv channel was an affiliate of the ABC network and had been centered out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had no experience in this field snapped up this opportunity to gain an access as well as to generate a foothold within the news and tv sector.
He mastered the actual rules swiftly, understanding the technicalities of the workings of a television network and continued to be part of this tv channel for over a period of 2 years.
He then relocated to Boston and also started working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He handled several assignments, his key one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball as well as Boston Bruins Hockey. Nevertheless, his desire to be in television and also his love for penning pulled him back in his home state as part of a small tv station start-up.
He joined this team as a director and a technical director with the 10 PM news cast, which was to become the very first within the state. He grabbed the chance of showcasing his talent as well as understanding as in his stint in Boston he has had the opportunity of working together with a number of accomplished directors. He employed this understanding to create the show from scratch.
Peter Lion relocated to Pittsburg and joined up with KADA TV right after finishing two years with this start up. During his stint in this television network, he exploited the many areas of his talent as well as worked as being a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It had been during his stint with KADA-TV that Peter Lion found inspiration for his book named “The American St. Nick”.
He then transferred back in Connecticut and also grew to become a part of ESPN sports network. Still a part of ESPN, he is in charge for a number of their shows such as Sports Centre and the NFL Draft through his position within the corporation as a Director. His primary show however, continues to be, 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 for his work in Sports Centre as well as received his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Aside from working, Peter Lion is currently working on his second book. He is also a part of a music group that goes by the title of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is their lead singer and guitarist