Peter lion sports reports announcer

Peter Lion had been inclined towards writing at a very early age. Throughout his maturing years in Connecticut he was seen dabbling in poetry and also wrote a number of short stories. His talent within this field was further perfected when after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he started contributing to the students school newspaper.

He set out to make a career of his passion for the words first by acquiring a degree in Journalism from the Southern Connecticut State University. He printed his first magazine article inside the Hartford Magazine before he graduated with his journalism degree.

He entered into the television business before he’d finished his college. A couple of months before graduation, Peter Lion took up a job with WTNH-TV as a part time graphics operator. This television channel was an associate with the ABC network and was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had no knowledge of this industry grabbed this opportunity to gain an entry and to develop a foothold in the news and tv industry.

He mastered the ropes quickly, comprehending the technicalities of the workings of the television network and remained a part of the channel for over a time period of 2 years.

He then moved to Boston and started working together 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 part of a small television station start-up.

He joined this team as a director and a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, which was to become the first in the state. He grabbed this opportunity of showcasing his talent and knowledge as with his stint in Boston he has had the opportunity of working with several accomplished directors. He used this understanding to develop the show from scratch.

Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and joined KADA TV after completing two 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 was 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 became a part of ESPN sports network. Still an integral part of ESPN, he’s responsible for a variety of their shows like Sports Centre and the NFL Draft as part of his position within 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