Social Media Manager (Freelancer) - Detroit, MI

About the job

Shooki is an early-stage Detroit startup building a bathroom finder and review app that helps people discover, rate, review, and share restrooms before they go.

Our tagline is simple: Look before you shook.

We’re looking for a Detroit-based freelance content creator to help us build out high-quality restroom listings in and around downtown Detroit.

This is a paid freelance opportunity for someone who enjoys exploring the city, taking photos, visiting local businesses, and creating useful local content.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shooki is hiring a Freelance Field Content Creator / Restroom Reviewer to visit local businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, hotels, venues, and public spaces to document restrooms for the Shooki app.

The main focus of this role is simple:

Go out in and around downtown Detroit, take clear restroom photos, write short reviews, rate the restroom experience, and submit helpful restroom content for the Shooki app.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Visit restrooms in and around downtown Detroit and nearby neighborhoods

• Take clear photos of restrooms, sinks, mirrors, stalls, amenities, decor, and overall condition

• Submit honest restroom ratings based on cleanliness, vibe, accessibility, privacy, lighting, and overall experience

• Write short, helpful restroom reviews that are easy for users to understand

• Document amenities such as accessibility, baby-changing stations, gender options, cleanliness, lighting, and photo-worthy design

• Add or update restroom listings in the Shooki app

• Identify restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels, venues, public spaces, and hidden gems that should be added to Shooki

• Make sure all content is accurate, original, and based on real visits

• Be respectful and professional when visiting businesses and public spaces

• Avoid photographing people, private areas, or anything inappropriate

• Ask for permission when needed, especially in smaller businesses or private venues

COMPENSATION

This is a paid freelance contractor opportunity.

Compensation will likely be based on the number of approved restroom reviews submitted. The final pay structure is still being finalized, but expected compensation may be around $5 per approved restroom review, with the opportunity to earn up to approximately $500 per month depending on volume, quality, and business needs.

Approved reviews should include clear photos, accurate location information, a rating, and a short written review.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Based in Detroit or Metro Detroit

• Comfortable traveling around downtown Detroit and nearby neighborhoods

• Interested in photography, content creation, local exploration, startups, or mobile apps

• Has a good eye for clean, clear, useful photos

• Comfortable using a mobile phone to take photos and submit content

• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently

• Interested in Detroit culture, local businesses, restaurants, bars, events, and hidden gems

• Able to follow basic content guidelines

• Comfortable walking into local businesses and documenting restroom experiences respectfully

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with iPhone or mobile photography

• Familiarity with downtown Detroit restaurants, bars, hotels, venues, and events

• Interest in social media content creation

• Ability to identify unique, clean, stylish, or useful restrooms

• Comfort writing short captions, notes, or mini reviews

• Interest in helping build a startup from the ground up

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Paid freelance experience with an early-stage Detroit startup

• Portfolio-worthy experience in local content creation, photography, mobile app growth, and community-driven platforms

• A chance to help build the early restroom database for a Detroit-built app

• Flexible work based on your availability

• Opportunity to explore Detroit and discover unique local businesses

• Experience working directly with a founder on startup growth, local content, and user acquisition

IMPORTANT NOTE

This is a freelance contractor opportunity, not a full-time employee position. Compensation will be based on approved submitted work, and the final review rate and monthly cap may vary as the program develops.

Applicants should be local to Detroit or Metro Detroit and comfortable visiting locations in and around downtown Detroit.