Peter Lion had been inclined towards writing at a very early age. During his maturing years in Connecticut he was seen dabbling in poetry as well as wrote numerous short stories. His talent within this field was further perfected when after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he soon began contributing to the students school newspaper.
He got down to create a career of his passion for the words first by acquiring a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He printed his very first magazine article inside the Hartford Magazine before he had graduated with his journalism degree.
He entered into the television business even before he’d completed his college. A couple of months before graduation, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as a part time graphics operator. This television channel was an affiliate with the ABC network and was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had no knowledge of this field grabbed this opportunity to get an entry and to create a foothold in the news and tv industry.
He mastered the ropes rapidly, understanding the technicalities of the workings of a television network and continued to be a part of the channel for more than a time period of two years.
Then he transferred to Boston and started working with WSBK as a Technical Director. He worked on several projects, his major one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be in television with the exceptional love for writing pulled him back in his home state as a part of a little television station start-up.
He signed up with this team to be a director and a technical director with the 10 PM news cast, that was to become the first within the state. He grabbed this chance of exhibiting his talent and knowledge as in his stint in Boston he’s had the capacity of working with several accomplished directors. He used this understanding to develop the show from the beginning.
Peter Lion relocated to Pittsburg and joined KADA TV after completing a couple of years in this start up. As part of his stint with this television network, he exploited the many facets of his expertise and worked as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It had been during his stint at KADA-TV that Peter Lion found inspiration for his book titled The American St. Nick”.
He then moved back in Connecticut and was a part of ESPN sports network. Still a part of ESPN, he is in charge of a variety of their shows such as Sports Centre and the NFL Draft in his position in the organization as a Director. His primary show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a 2 time winner in the Emmy awards, although he’s been nominated frequently for his contribution while in the television industry. He got his first Emmy for his work with Sports Centre and received his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Besides working, Peter Lion is presently focusing on his second book. He’s also a part of a band that goes by the name of Cheaper than Therapy” and is also its lead singer as well as guitarist
