Peter Lion had been inclined in the direction of writing at a really early age. All through his developing up years within Connecticut he had been seen dabbling in poems as well as authored numerous short tales. His skill within this discipline was additionally honed when right after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he began adding to the students school newspaper.
He set out to make a profession of his enthusiasm for the words by means of first getting a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He released his first magazine write-up in the Hartford Magazine before he had graduated with his journalism degree.
He ventured into the tv business even just before he had finished his college. A few months before graduating, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as a part tome graphics operator. This tv channel had been an affiliate with the ABC network and had been centered out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had simply no experience in this field snapped up this particular chance to acquire an entry and to create a foothold in the news and television sector.
He learned the ropes swiftly, understanding the technical issues of the operation of a television network as well as remained part of the tv channel for over a period of 2 years.
Then he relocated to Boston and started working with WSBK as a Technical Director. He handled several assignments, his key one remaining the Boston Red Sox Baseball as well as Boston Bruins Hockey. Nevertheless, his desire to be in television and his love for writing pulled him back to his home state as part of a tiny tv station start up.
He joined up with this team as a director and also a technical director with the 10 PM news cast, which was to be the very first in the state. He grabbed this opportunity of showcasing his talent as well as knowledge as in his stint within Boston he has had the opportunity of working with a number of accomplished directors. He used this understanding to build the actual show from scratch.
Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and joined up with KADA TV right after completing 2 years with this start-up. In his stint in this television network, he milked the various areas of his talent as well as functioned as being a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It was in the course of his stint at KADA-TV that Peter Lion discovered motivation with regard to his book titled “The American St. Nick”.
Then he moved back in Connecticut and grew to become part of ESPN sports network. Still a part of ESPN, he is responsible for a number of their particular shows such as Sports Centre and the NFL Draft in his position within the organization as being a Director. His main show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a two time winner of the Emmy awards, although he’s been nominated frequently for his contribution in the television industry. He received his first Emmy with regard to his work in Sports Centre and acquired his subsequent Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Apart from working, Peter Lion is currently focusing on his second book. He is also a part of a band which goes by the title of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is also their lead singer and guitarist