About
My qualifications:
BA in English, Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Communications, Certificate in Technical Writing.
About Jade Reidy
Acclaimed Auckland-based writer and editor of non-fiction books, strategies and reports, I cross over between the business and creative worlds, bringing you the best of both.
Being a writer is not just what I do; it’s who I am. When I work for you, you get all of me.
I’ve been published now for nearly 40 years and awarded multiple literary, journalism and technical writing awards. I established Professional Text in 2000 as my business ethos. Chances are that whatever your industry or passion, I’ve done something similar already.
I make caring, enduring relationships with my clients and work for organisations trying to make the world a better, more equitable place. See my values.
Based in Auckland but widely travelled and resident for 10 years in the UK, I am also a global citizen with a broad view of the world.
Values
Values in action
Restorative Justice facilitator – keeping people out of prison and healing the harm
Hospice volunteer – supporting carers to keep loved ones at home until the end
Zen Buddhist nun – teaching and practising meditation, and serving others with compassion
Environmental activist – healing the natural world around me, speaking out with courage
Community governance – guardianship of community resources and authentic leadership
Reader and creative writer, poet – creative expression and professional development
Awards
Winning isn’t everything and there are also a lot of business award scams out there, but genuine awards for outstanding work can bring talented people together, and you never know where those conversations lead. The awards below were collected in person and are the real deal.
Writer’s fellowship from Oxford University – in 1997 I moved from London to Oxford for a six-month fellowship and gained access to the Bodleian Library, containing every book published in English anywhere in the world. Awe-struck? You bet.
Read the back story to this fellowship.
ARPA (Australasian Religious Press Association) Presbyterian Church of New Zealand: Bronze, Silver and Gold journalism awards (2017, 2018, 2019) for feature stories on global and social issues www.arpa.news
ARA (Australasian Reporting Awards) Auckland Transport 2014-2018: Australasian Gold (writer and content consultant) www.arawards.com.au at.govt.nz/media/1978334/at-annual-report-2018.pdf
NZICA (NZ Reporting Awards) Gold Awards (2005-2008) Foundation of the Blind: winner each year in both the governance and service organisation categories (writer and content consultant)
“The award to the RNZFB was very well deserved, as they were a clear winner in this category. It rated highly technically and was a well-presented report. Within the first few pages, the reader has a good idea of what the organisation does and its membership base.” NZICA judges.
RNZFB annual report highlights
NZICA Annual Report Gold Award and Australasian Silver (2003-2005) Auckland City: winner in the local government category (sub-editor) www.charteredaccountantsanz.com
Creative New Zealand Creative Places Award 2007 in the Arts Provision category for Snapshot and Blueprint, published by Auckland City Council (editor)
IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Auckland City: Golden Quill Award (2004) www.iabc.com/awards (team member)