JR SEO Specialist

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

The Junior SEO Specialist supports the SEO Department by executing foundational SEO tasks across client websites and digital properties. This role focuses primarily on on-page SEO, internal linking, and content optimization, with exposure to off-page SEO and light technical SEO concepts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and eager to build deep SEO expertise over time.

This is a hands-on execution role, not a strategy role (yet).

• Optimize page-level elements including title tags, meta descriptions, headers (H1–H6), image alt text, and internal anchor text
• Implement internal linking strategies based on keyword targets and site structure
• Assist with content optimization for existing blog posts, service pages, and landing pages
• Ensure keyword usage aligns with search intent and SEO best practices

• Add and maintain internal links to improve crawlability and topical authority
• Follow internal linking maps or SEO Manager direction
• Identify orphaned or under linked pages and recommend fixes

• Assist with backlink outreach and brand mention opportunities
• Support citation building and local SEO efforts when applicable
• Help manage outreach tools and track placements, links, and mentions CMS & Publishing Support
  • Work within various CMS platforms (primarily Word Press) to implement SEO updates
  • Coordinate with content and web teams to ensure SEO requirements are followed during publishing
  • Perform basic QA checks after changes go live
  SEO Tools & Reporting
  • Use SEO tools to research keywords, track rankings, and identify optimization opportunities
  • Pull data from tools for internal reporting and audits
  • Follow established SEO SOPs and documentation
  Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of SEO fundamentals (on-page, off-page, and technical concepts)
  • Familiarity with CMS platforms, especially Word Press
  • Experience or coursework using SEO tools such as SEMrush and Ahrefs
  • Comfort working inside spreadsheets (Google Sheets / Excel)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
  • Clear written communication skills
  Bonus /
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Buzz Stream (or similar outreach tools)
  • Familiarity with Bright Local or local SEO citation platforms
  • Basic understanding of Google Search Console
  • Basic understanding of Google Analytics / GA4
  • Site indexing
  • Page speed basics
  • Redirects and canonical tags
  • Prior experience in digital marketing, content marketing, or blogging
  Traits We’re Looking For
  • Coachable and curious — willing to learn SEO deeply
  • Organized and dependable — follows checklists and SOPs
  • Comfortable with repetitive tasks and execution work
  • Able to take feedback and apply it quickly
  • Interested in growing into a mid-level SEO role over time

  This is a remote position.