Pier Collective
Pier Collective
Pier Journal is brought to you by a talented team of creatives that includes writers, photographers, illustrators, event managers, project managers and designers. We work with freelancers across Dorset with the skills and experience to share authentic stories that connect with diverse audiences.
We’ve carefully curated a directory of trusted freelancers to help you and your business shine. Whether you’re a small business, charity, or larger organisation, we have the right mix of skills for you.
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From campaign planning to brand storytelling, we help you define your voice, clarify your message, and reach the right audience with impact and purpose.
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Our experienced editorial team can craft everything from web copy and articles to reports and scripts — always polished, engaging, and on brand.
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We bring stories to life through sound, from concept development and scripting to recording, editing, and production.
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Whether it’s media training, writing workshops, or creative mentoring, we help teams and individuals build confidence and refine their storytelling skills.
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From panel discussions and community pop-ups to launch parties and festivals, we design and deliver events that bring people together and celebrate local culture.
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We work with purpose-led organisations to create campaigns that inspire change — blending creativity, communication, and strategy to drive real impact.
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Our filmmakers produce high-quality, story-driven content that captures your message visually — from short social clips to full-length features.
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We help you share your story with the right people — developing press materials, pitching to media, and building lasting relationships with journalists and influencers.
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Our photographers capture moments that matter — from editorial portraits and events to brand campaigns and community stories.
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Add colour and personality to your projects with bespoke illustration that reflects your brand’s values and tone.
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Bring ideas to life through movement, with animations that simplify complex ideas and make your message unforgettable.
Who we are
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Alexa Drumey-Grant
Digital content creator
Photographer, filmmaker and social media content creator, Lexi is responsible for documenting Pier events. Inspired by Pier, she set up her own LetsTryLocal campaign creating impactful short form content for local independent businesses.
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Amanda Hearn
PR support
A PR consultant specialising in where entertainment meets social impact. Amanda offers strategic communications, event media management, and publicity campaigns – with a particular focus on books, TV, and live events. She particularly enjoys working with creators, scriptwriters and authors.
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Amy Shepherd
Creative copywriting
Journalist, comms strategist and content writer with almost a decade’s experience supporting charities and purpose-led brands amplify the stories that matter. Specialising in writing about sustainable brands, mental health and wellness, food, music and culture, Amy is Contributing Editor for Pier Journal.
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Becca Perl
Writing and illustration
A journalist, comms manager and copywriter with more than 20 years’ experience, Becca is Pier’s lead food writer - and also illustrates her articles. Food is her passion, and she runs a blog called The Adventurous Glutton and is Great Taste judge coordinator. She also illustrates for menus, packaging, books, logos and podcasts. -
Bethany Piper
Copywriting and editing
Copywriter, proofreader and editor with a keen eye for detail, Bethany single-handedly proofs Pier Journal. She can also turn her hand to a range of comms tasks from blog writing and ghostwriting to social media posts and more for a range of clients from the corporate sector and industry to wellbeing brands. -
Izzy Wedderburn
Illustration
A talented illustrator and designer, Izzy is responsible for our regular illustrated sites page in the journal. She also helps us with design. Pier inspired her to launch her own magazine too - New Mountain Magazine - which she edits, designs and runs. -
Jo Tyler
Podcasts and audio
Our audio expert Jo has a wealth of experience under her belt creating audio content for radio, podcasts and art installations and festivals. She was one of the team behind BBC 6 Music before working at Bournemouth University training the next generation of audiophiles. -
Laura K Williams
Strategic comms & campaigns
Journalist, editor and strategic communications and campaigns lead with 20+ years’ experience working with charities, public sector and purpose led organisations and projects to raise their profile, engage people in taking action and have bigger impact. Laura is Editorial Director of Pier Journal. -
Olivia Thurlow-Mills
Events and projects
With years of working for agencies and some of the world’s biggest brands under her belt, Liv is an all-rounder with experience as a creative producer, strategist, account manager, social media lead and writer. She also runs her own craft project - Kinship Club - delivering creative workshops.