Link Building Manager

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Link Building Manager developing strategies for high-impact off-site SEO and leading campaigns for legal industry clients. Collaborating with teams on link acquisition and outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and execute high-impact link-building strategies while driving outreach, partnerships, and campaign quality.
  • Lead complex, high-priority link-building campaigns across guest posting, niche edits, local sponsorships, digital PR, citations, and authority link acquisition.
  • Conduct competitor backlink analysis to identify strategic opportunities, inform campaign direction, and maintain competitive positioning.
  • Ensure all placements meet established quality standards.
  • Build and maintain relationships with publishers, site owners, and journalists.
  • Develop outreach messaging that drives responses and engagement.
  • Cultivate long-term partnerships to generate consistent link opportunities.
  • Mentor and support Link Building Specialists.
  • Review campaigns to ensure quality, consistency, and performance.
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the content, SEO, and account teams, aligning link-building efforts with broader marketing and client strategies.

Requirements:

  • 4 to 6 years of SEO experience with a strong focus on link building and off-site strategy
  • Demonstrated experience running outreach campaigns at scale
  • Solid understanding of backlink quality, anchor strategy, and Google's ranking factors
  • Proficiency with Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GA4, and Google Search Console
  • Proficiency with link building tools such as Pitchbox, Buzzstream, etc a plus.
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
  • Strong written communication skills, particularly in outreach and relationship building
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously
  • Agency experience preferred
  • Existing journalist relationships are a plus

Benefits:

  • Starting salary of $70,000
  • Fully remote position
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Quarterly training stipend for Professional Development
  • $100 Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • 401(k) with 3% Employer match (Safe Harbor)
  • 100% Health Insurance (including fully employer-funded coverage)