Partnerships Specialist (SEO)

2+ years of experience in partnership development, link acquisition, outreach, or related roles Strong understanding of SEO principles, especially off-page SEO, authority building, and digital partnerships Proficiency with SEO, outreach, and research tools Excellent written communication skills Highly organized with strong research and relationship-building skills Able to work independently and manage multiple partnership pipelines Self-motivated, adaptable, and driven by results Experience in digital PR, local partnerships, or content collaborations (nice to have)

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-value partnership opportunities for SEO growth Research competitor partnership and backlink profiles Prospect and vet websites, organizations, publishers, and influencers Initiate and manage outreach efforts to develop partnerships and secure placements Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with webmasters, bloggers, journalists, nonprofits, and industry partners Collaborate with partners on co-created content and resource inclusion Monitor, audit, and report on partnership-driven SEO performance Ensure all earned placements follow SEO best practices Track and communicate campaign performance, including outreach activity and SEO impact Integrate partnership initiatives into broader growth strategies