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Backlink Outreach Specialist

Meanpug, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210

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We’re seeking a results-driven Backlink Outreach Specialist to help grow the online authority of our websites through strategic, ethical, and personalized link-building efforts. You’ll be responsible for identifying high-quality backlink opportunities, performing outreach, and managing communication to successfully secure links that improve SEO performance.

Qualifications

Proven experience with backlink outreach, link building, or digital PR

Strong understanding of SEO and the importance of high-quality backlinks

Familiarity with tools like Ahrefs, Pitchbox, SEMrush, BuzzStream, or similar

Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to research effectively and think creatively to identify link targets

Organized, proactive, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Nice to Have

Experience working in the legal or healthcare verticals

Basic knowledge of Google Sheets and CRM systems

Familiarity with on-page SEO or technical SEO principles

Key Responsibilities

Link Prospecting & Opportunity Discovery

Research and identify relevant, high-authority websites and pages within our target industries (e.g. legal, healthcare, professional services).

Use tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, BuzzStream, or manual methods to discover link-building opportunities such as:

Resource pages

Guest posting opportunities

Broken link replacements

Unlinked brand mentions

Relevant directories or citations

Local news and PR-based links

Contact Discovery & Vetting

Locate accurate and relevant contact information (email, forms, LinkedIn) for decision-makers and web admins.

Ensure outreach targets meet our quality and relevancy standards to avoid spammy or toxic backlinks.

Outreach Execution

Draft and send personalized outreach emails with compelling value propositions tailored to each opportunity type.

Manage follow-ups in a timely manner to maintain consistent communication.

Track and document outreach performance (replies, positive responses, links secured).

Relationship Management

Build long-term relationships with webmasters, journalists, bloggers, and influencers.

Handle negotiations or collaboration terms (e.g. guest post content, link exchanges) with professionalism and alignment to SEO best practices.

Reporting & Collaboration

Maintain detailed records of outreach efforts in spreadsheets or CRM tools.

Collaborate with SEO and content teams to align link-building strategy with broader SEO goals.

Provide weekly status reports showing number of outreach emails sent, replies received, links gained, and overall progress.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with matching

Flexible work schedule — work when and where you’re most productive, as long as deliverables are met

Pet-friendly benefits — reimbursement of up to $500 for adoption fees or vaccinations if you choose to welcome a pet into your life

Your choice of equipment to set you up for success (Mac or PC — your call)

Team outings and optional social events throughout the year

A welcome plant to brighten your workspace

If you’re passionate about ethical link building and enjoy creating lasting professional connections, we’d love to hear from you.

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