Peter Lion was keen towards writing from a very early age. During his developing up years in Connecticut he had been observed dabbling in poetry and also wrote a number of short stories. His skill within this field was additionally perfected when right after joining the Notre Dame High School inside Connecticut he started contributing to the actual students school newspaper.
He set out to make a profession of his passion for the words and phrases by initially obtaining a degree in Journalism from the Southern Connecticut State University. He published his first magazine article within the Hartford Magazine before he had graduated with his journalism degree.
He embarked in to the television industry even before he had completed his college. A few months before graduating, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as being a part tome graphics operator. This television channel had been an affiliate with the ABC network and was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had simply no experience in this field grabbed this particular opportunity to gain an access as well as to generate a foothold within the news and tv industry.
He mastered the actual ropes swiftly, comprehending the technicalities of the operation of the tv network as well as remained part of this channel for over a period of 2 years.
Then he moved to Boston and also started working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He worked on a number of projects, his major one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be in television and his love for penning pulled him back to his home state as a part of a tiny television station start-up.
He joined this team as a director and also a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, that was to become the first within the state. He snapped up the opportunity of showcasing his talent and understanding as in his stint within Boston he has had the ability of working together with several accomplished directors. He employed this kind of understanding to build the show right from scratch.
Peter Lion moved 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 various facets of his expertise as well as worked as being a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and also director. It had been during his stint at KADA-TV that Peter Lion discovered inspiration with regard to his book titled “The American St. Nick”.
Then he transferred back to Connecticut and grew to become part of ESPN sports network. Even now an integral part of ESPN, he is in charge for a number of their particular shows such as Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft through his position in the corporation as a Director. His main show nevertheless, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a 2 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 in Sports Centre as well as received 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 which goes by the title of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is their lead singer as well as guitar player