Peter lion sporting events information announcer
Peter Lion was inclined towards writing at a very early age. During his growing up years in Connecticut he was seen dabbling in poetry and also wrote a number of short stories. His talent in this field was further perfected when after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he started contributing to the students school newspaper.
He got down to make a career of his passion with the words by first getting a degree in Journalism from the Southern Connecticut State University. He printed his first magazine article in the Hartford Magazine before he had graduated with his journalism degree.
He ventured to the television business even before he’d completed his college. A few months before graduation, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as part time graphics operator. This television channel was an associate of the ABC network and was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, didn’t have experience in this field snapped up this chance to gain an entry and also to develop a foothold in the news and television industry.
He mastered the ropes quickly, comprehending the technicalities in the workings of a television network and continued to be a part of the channel for more than a time period of 2 years.
He then moved to Boston and started working with WSBK as a Technical Director. He labored on several 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 writing pulled him back in his home state as part of a little television station start up.
He joined this team as a director as well as a technical director with the 10 PM news cast, that was to be the first in the state. He grabbed this opportunity of exhibiting his talent and knowledge as with his stint in Boston he’s had the capacity of working with several accomplished directors. He used this understanding to build the show from the beginning.
Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and joined KADA TV after completing a couple of years with this start-up. As part of his stint in this television network, he exploited the various facets of his talent and worked as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It was throughout 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 like Sports Centre and the NFL Draft as part of his position within the organization as a Director. His main show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a 2 time winner of the Emmy awards, although he has been nominated many times for his contribution in the television industry. He got his first Emmy for his work in Sports Centre and received his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Besides working, Peter Lion is presently 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 its lead singer and guitarist
