Peter lion sports activities news announcer
Peter Lion had been keen in the direction of writing from a really early age. All through his developing upward years in Connecticut he was observed dabbling with poems and also authored numerous short tales. His skill within this field had been additionally perfected when after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he started contributing to the students school newspaper.
He attempted to create a career involving his passion for the words by means of initially getting a degree in Journalism from the Southern Connecticut State University. He released his very first magazine article in the Hartford Magazine before he had managed to graduate along with his journalism degree.
He ventured into the television business even just before he had completed his college. A few months before graduating, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as a part tome graphics operator. This tv channel was an affiliate of the ABC network and had been centered out of New Haven. Peter Lion although, had no experience in this field grabbed this opportunity to gain an access as well as to create a foothold within the news and television sector.
He mastered the ropes quickly, comprehending the technicalities of the operation of the tv network as well as continued to be a part of this tv channel for more than a period of 2 years.
Then he relocated to Boston and started working with WSBK as being a Technical Director. He worked on a number of projects, his key 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 in his home state as part of a small tv station start up.
He joined this team as being a director and a technical director with the 10 PM news cast, that was to become the first in the state. He grabbed the chance of showcasing his expertise and understanding as in his stint in Boston he has had the ability of working together with a number of accomplished directors. He used this kind of knowledge to create the show from scratch.
Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and also joined up with KADA TV right after completing two years in this start-up. In his stint with this television network, he exploited the many areas of his talent as well as functioned as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It was during his stint with KADA-TV that Peter Lion discovered inspiration with regard to his book titled “The American St. Nick”.
He then transferred back to Connecticut and grew to become a part of ESPN sports network. Still a part of ESPN, he is in charge for a number of their particular shows such as Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft in his position in the corporation as being a Director. His main show however, continues to be, College Gameday.
He has been a two time winner of the Emmy awards, even though he’s been nominated many times with regard to his contribution in the television industry. He got his very first Emmy for his work within Sports Centre and acquired his subsequent Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Aside from doing work, Peter Lion is currently working on his second book. He is also part of a music group that goes by the name of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is their lead singer as well as guitar player