Peter lion sports news announcer
Peter Lion was inclined towards writing from a very young age. Throughout his growing up years in Connecticut he was seen dabbling in poetry and also wrote a number of short stories. His talent within this field was further honed 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 acquiring a degree in Journalism from the Southern Connecticut State University. He printed his very first magazine article in the Hartford Magazine before he graduated with his journalism degree.
He entered into the television business before he had finished his college. A couple of months before graduation, Peter Lion took up employment with WTNH-TV as 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 experience in this industry snapped up this opportunity to gain an entry and also to develop a foothold in the news and television industry.
He learned the ropes quickly, understanding the technicalities of the workings of a television network and continued to be a part of the channel for over a period of two years.
Then he transferred to Boston and started working together with WSBK as a Technical Director. He labored on several projects, his major one being the Boston Red Sox Baseball and Boston Bruins Hockey. Nevertheless, his desire to be in television with the exceptional passion for writing pulled him back to his home state as a 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, that was to be the first within the state. He grabbed this chance of showcasing his talent and knowledge as in his stint in Boston he has 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 two years with this start up. In his stint with this television network, he exploited the various facets of his expertise 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 to Connecticut and was 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 of the Emmy awards, even though he’s been nominated frequently for his contribution while 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’s also a part of a band that goes by the name of Cheaper than Therapy” and is also its lead singer and guitarist