Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Training & development
Job Summary
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).
Responsibilities
On-Page SEO
- Optimize page-level elements including title tags, meta descriptions, headers (H1H6), 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
Internal Linking & Site Structure
- Add and maintain internal links to improve crawlability and topical authority
- Follow internal linking maps or SEO Manager direction
- Identify orphaned or underlinked pages and recommend fixes
Off-Page SEO (Support Level)
- 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 WordPress) 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 WordPress
- Experience or coursework using SEO tools such as:
- SEMrush
- 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 BuzzStream (or similar outreach tools)
- Familiarity with BrightLocal or local SEO citation platforms
- Basic understanding of:
- Google Search Console
- Google Analytics / GA4
- Exposure to technical SEO concepts such as:
- Site indexing
- Page speed basics
- Redirects and canonical tags
- Prior experience in digital marketing, content marketing, or blogging
Traits Were 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.