JR SEO Specialist

DIGITAL ELEMENTS LLC

90d•Remote

About The Position

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).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with BuzzStream (or similar outreach tools)
Familiarity with BrightLocal or local SEO citation platforms
Basic understanding of Google Search Console
Basic understanding of 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
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

Responsibilities

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 underlinked 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
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
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