Peter Lion had been inclined towards writing at a very early age. During 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 enrolling in the Notre Dame High School in Connecticut he soon began contributing to the students school newspaper.
He set out to create a career of his passion with the words by first acquiring 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 entered to 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 of the ABC network and was based out of New Haven. Peter Lion though, had no knowledge of this industry snapped up this chance to get an entry and also to create a foothold in the news and television industry.
He learned the ropes rapidly, understanding the technicalities in the workings of the television network and remained a part of the channel for more than a period of two years.
He then 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. However, his desire to be in television with the exceptional passion for writing pulled him back in his home state as part of a small television station start-up.
He joined this team to be 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 in 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 a couple of years with this start-up. In his stint with this television network, he exploited the many elements of his talent and worked as a weather anchor, announcer, news producer, feature producer and director. It had been during 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 became a part of ESPN sports network. Still a part of ESPN, he is responsible for a variety of their shows like Sports Centre as well as the NFL Draft in his position in the organization as a Director. His main show however, remains, College Gameday.
He has been a 2 time winner in the Emmy awards, even though he has been nominated frequently 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.
Apart from working, Peter Lion is presently working on his second book. He’s also a part of a band that goes by the name of Cheaper than Therapy” and is its lead singer and guitarist
