Peter lion sports activities news announcer
Peter Lion was inclined towards writing from a very early age. During his developing upward years in Connecticut he had been observed dabbling with poetry as well as wrote a number of short stories. His talent in this discipline was further perfected when right after joining the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he began adding to the actual students school newspaper.
He attempted to create a profession involving his passion for the words by means of first obtaining a degree in Journalism through the Southern Connecticut State University. He published his very first magazine article in the Hartford Magazine well before he had graduated along with his journalism degree.
He ventured into the television business even before he had finished his college. A few months prior to graduation, Peter Lion took up a job with WTNH-TV as a part tome graphics operator. This particular tv channel had been an affiliate with the ABC network and was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion although, had no experience within this discipline grabbed this opportunity to gain an entry as well as to create a foothold within the news and television sector.
He learned the actual rules quickly, understanding the particular technical issues of the workings of the television network as well as continued to be part of this channel for more than a period of two years.
He then relocated to Boston and began working with WSBK as a Technical Director. He worked on a number of projects, his major one remaining the Boston Red Sox Baseball as well as Boston Bruins Hockey. However, his wish to be within television and also his love for penning pulled him back to his home state as a part of a small television station start-up.
He joined this team as being a director and also a technical director for the 10 PM news cast, which was to be the very first in the state. He grabbed the chance of showcasing his expertise and understanding as in his stint in Boston he has had the opportunity of working with several accomplished directors. He employed this kind of understanding to create the actual show from scratch.
Peter Lion moved to Pittsburg and also joined up with KADA TV right after finishing 2 years in this start-up. In his stint in this television network, he exploited the various facets of his expertise as well as functioned as being a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and also director. It had been during his stint at KADA-TV that Peter Lion found motivation with regard to his book named “The American St. Nick”.
Then he moved back in Connecticut and grew to become part of ESPN sports network. Still an integral part of ESPN, he is in charge for a number of their particular shows such as Sports Centre and the NFL Draft in his position within the corporation as a Director. His primary show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a two time winner of the Emmy awards, even though he’s been nominated frequently for his contribution in the television industry. He received his very first Emmy with regard to his work within Sports Centre and received his second Emmy for the show NFL countdown.
Apart from doing work, Peter Lion is presently working on his next book. He is additionally a part of a band that goes by the title of “Cheaper than Therapy” and is their lead singer and guitar player