James Scalem

Background

Scalem, James was born on March 4, 1942 in New York City. Son of James and Grace Scalem.

Education

Bachelor in Business magna cum laude, San Francisco State University.

Career

Teletype operator, Station KCBS, San Francisco, 1960; various clerical positions, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, 1958-1965; assistant director operations, scheduling manager, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, 1965-1968; production assistant, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, 1968-1970; associate producer, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, 1970-1971; producer, director, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, 1971-1976; assistant program director, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, 1976-1978; broadcasting manager, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, 1978-1982; executive producer, program director, Station KQED-television, San Francisco, since 1982. Board directors National Academy television Arts and Sciences (North California chapter), Bay AreaVideo Coalition.

Achievements

• James Scalem has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Linda Cohen, October 29, 1976.

Father:

James Scalem

Mother:

Grace Scalem

Spouse:

Linda Cohen