Company Description

ShoutOut is a platform designed to revolutionize word-of-mouth marketing by leveraging real customer experiences to enhance digital visibility. Catering to a global shift in consumer behavior, ShoutOut empowers brands to activate their audience and generate trusted content. ShoutOuts innovative approach helps businesses achieve more efficient and impactful visibility.

Role Description

You are outgoing, personable, and confident on camera, with a natural ability to connect with people both online and in person. You'll play a direct role in how we show up online and how we grow. A large part of this role is content-driven. You’ll be actively involved in creating, filming, and appearing in short-form content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. You’ll take initial concepts and build on them, bringing your own ideas, staying on top of trends, and executing professional content from start to finish.

Beyond content, you’ll also be involved in ShoutOut's growth. This includes connecting with local businesses through email and social media. You'll help develop creative growth campaigns, find leads, visit businesses, and analyze performance data.

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Media Marketing and Social Media Content Creation
• Basic understanding of social media analytics
• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, on-site environment
• Prior experience or proof of creating content for yourself or someone else (this includes other brands/Personal accounts/Previous Internships)-- Not required, but recommended

Schedule

• Start Date 06/02/26
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at our River North office
• Mondays and Wednesdays Remote
• Fridays off!

What You’ll Get

While this is an unpaid position, you receive:

• Hands-on experience building a real brand presence
• A fun, supportive, and high-energy environment
• Experience in content creation, growth, and startup operations
• Real ownership over content that is published and seen publicly
• Direct collaboration with leadership, including involvement in growth decisions
• Opportunity to network and build meaningful connections with local Chicago business owners
• Opportunity for a full-time role upon graduation