JR SEO Specialist
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 (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 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 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. Apply To This Job