JR SEO Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 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.