Jade Reidy
BA English Literature, PG Dip Broadcast Media
Award-winning writer and editor: non-fiction books, biographies, corporate communications, feature articles, case studies, annual reports, web content, CVs, award applications, vision documents, documentaries, profiles. Specialist in not-for-profit sector.


Can work outside local area: Yes

Media Experience
Print; Web; TV


Biographical Note
“Despite having three speeches to write that night, I picked up this book (Not just passing through) when it arrived and couldn't put it down until 1am.”
                Hon Phil Goff, Cabinet Minister and MP for Mt Roskill   

This quote epitomises Jade’s style as a writer – engaging, fluent and intelligent. It captures the attention of people with busy lives.
During a 17-year freelance career in creative writing, corporate communications and journalism, Jade has authored and edited work ranging from 180-page history books and research magazines to one-page profiles.

She is widely respected as a communications specialist who:

Her passions are environmental guardianship, history, Zen Buddhism, literature and food.

Key clients
The University of Auckland, Unitec, Auckland City Council, Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB), MyHardwired.com
Other clients have included: AUT University, ECN Group, Watercare Services, HB Media, NZ Council for Educational Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, MF Films, DNA Design.

Awards

Accolades
“Our fabulous freelance writer, Jade Reidy, has crafted you a most marvelous letter of nomination for Andrew Thomson. Have a look at the attached and I know you will agree that it’s brilliant and moving, with just the right dose of forceful.”
Christine Brabender, marketing manager, The University of Auckland

“I am very proud of the fairness and evenness of this Chapter 7. Thank you, Jade, for your intellectual honesty.”
                    Mary Schnackenberg CNZM, divisional manager RNZFB

 
Publications
Below is a selection of published work that Jade has authored and/or edited:


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Contact Details
1003 Huia Rd, Huia, West Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 811 8904; Fax: +64 9 811 8904; Mobile: 021 046 4039
Skype: jade.reidy

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