Peter Lion was inclined towards writing from a very early age. During his growing up years within Connecticut he had been seen dabbling in poems as well as authored a number of short tales. His talent in this discipline was additionally honed when right after joining the Notre Dame High School inside Connecticut he started adding 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 very first magazine article within the Hartford Magazine well before he had managed to graduate with his journalism degree.
He ventured in to the television industry even before he had completed his college. A few months prior to graduation, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as a part tome graphics operator. This particular tv channel had been an affiliate with the ABC network and also was centered out of New Haven. Peter Lion although, had simply no experience in this discipline snapped up this particular chance to gain an access and to generate a foothold in the news and tv sector.
He learned the actual rules quickly, comprehending the technicalities of the workings of the television network and remained part of the channel for more than a period of two years.
Then he moved to Boston and began working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He handled a number of assignments, his major one remaining the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be within television and his love for writing pulled him back in his home state as a part of a tiny television station start-up.
He joined up with this particular team as a director and a technical director with the 10 PM news cast, which was to become the first within the state. He snapped up the chance of presenting his expertise as well as knowledge as in his stint in Boston he has had the opportunity of working with a number of accomplished directors. He employed this understanding to create the actual show right from scratch.
Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and joined up with KADA TV right after finishing 2 years in this start-up. In his stint in this television network, he exploited the various areas of his talent as well as worked as 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 inspiration with regard to his book titled “The American St. Nick”.
Then he moved back to Connecticut and also became a part of ESPN sports network. Still a part of ESPN, he is in charge for a number of their particular shows including Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft in his position within the corporation as a Director. His primary show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a two time winner of the Emmy awards, even though he’s already been nominated frequently for his contribution in the television industry. He got his first Emmy with regard to his work in Sports Centre and received his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Apart from working, Peter Lion is presently working on his next book. He is also part of a band that goes by the name of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is its lead singer and guitar player
