Peter Lion was keen in the direction of writing from a very early age. During his growing up years within Connecticut he was observed dabbling with poems and also authored a number of short stories. His talent within this discipline had been further perfected when after joining the Notre Dame High School inside Connecticut he started adding to the actual students school newspaper.
He set out to create a career of his passion for the words and phrases by initially obtaining a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He published his first magazine article in the Hartford Magazine well before he had managed to graduate with his journalism degree.
He embarked into the tv business also just 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 particular tv channel had been an affiliate with the ABC network and also was centered out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had no experience in this discipline grabbed this chance to acquire an access and to create a foothold within the news and television industry.
He learned the actual ropes swiftly, comprehending the particular technicalities on the operation of the tv network and remained a part of the tv channel for over a period of 2 years.
He then moved to Boston and started working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He handled several projects, his major one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be within television and his love for writing pulled him back to his home state as part of a tiny television station start up.
He joined up with this particular team as a director and a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, which was to be the first within the state. He snapped up the opportunity of showcasing his talent and understanding as in his stint in Boston he has had the opportunity of working together with a number of accomplished directors. He used this kind of understanding to build the actual show right from scratch.
Peter Lion relocated to Pittsburg and also joined KADA TV right after finishing 2 years with this start up. During his stint with this tv network, he milked the many areas of his expertise as well as worked as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It was in the course of his stint with KADA-TV that Peter Lion found inspiration with regard to his book titled “The American St. Nick”.
He then transferred back in Connecticut and grew to become part of ESPN sports network. Still a part of ESPN, he is in charge for a number of their shows including Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft through his position in the corporation as being a Director. His primary show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a 2 time winner of the Emmy awards, although he’s already been nominated frequently 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 second 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 that goes by the name of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is also their lead singer as well as guitarist