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Upgrow

SEO Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... link-building • Complete SEO audits for new clients and contribute to our search proposals • Ongoing management of SEO accounts to continuously improve performance through monitoring, on-page ...

Dean Garland, Inc.

SEO Specialist

Ponte Vedra, FL · On-site

You should have a strong foundation in technical SEO and link building, combined with the ability to plan and scale content production that builds authority and drives visibility across Google ...

Upgrow

SEO Director

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

Achieve performance goals of organic rankings and traffic for our clients through onsite technical SEO and offsite link-building Complete SEO audits for new clients and contribute to our search ...

Dean Garland, Inc.

SEO Specialist

Ponte Vedra, FL · On-site

You should have a strong foundation in technical SEO and link building, combined with the ability to plan and scale content production that builds authority and drives visibility across Google ...

Pavago

SEO Specialist

Canonical tags Off-Page SEO & Link Building * Develop ethical link-building strategies: * Guest posting * PR outreach * Partnerships * Monitor backlink profiles * Identify and disavow toxic links ...

Harmelin Media

SEO Manager

Bala Cynwyd, PA · Remote

Research link building opportunities and organize link building campaigns for clients * Proactively ... Lead SEO assessments and represent SEO in new business pitches for potential clients * Proactively ...

Harmelin Media

SEO Manager

Bala Cynwyd, PA · On-site

Research link building opportunities and organize link building campaigns for clients * Proactively ... Lead SEO assessments and represent SEO in new business pitches for potential clients * Proactively ...

Branding Innovation

SEO Specialist

San Diego, CA · On-site

Optimizing on page site elements and site structure * Content creation ... Planning, implementation, and ongoing management of link building strategies * Client Search Engine ...

Tw interactive Search

SEO Manager

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

I am looking for a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager who aspires to work in a full service ... Basic HTML experience Advertising agency experience Prior Link building and social outreach ...

Tw interactive Search

SEO Manager

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

I am looking for a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager who aspires to work in a full service ... Basic HTML experience Advertising agency experience Prior Link building and social outreach ...

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How much do seo link building jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for seo link building in the United States is $113,333.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SEO link building?

An SEO Link Building job involves acquiring high-quality backlinks to improve a website's search engine rankings. Professionals in this role identify relevant websites, conduct outreach, and create strategies to earn or build links naturally. Their work enhances a site's authority, visibility, and organic traffic. Effective link building requires research, relationship building, and staying updated with search engine guidelines.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an SEO link building specialist?

As an SEO Link Building specialist, your daily tasks often include prospecting for potential backlink opportunities, crafting personalized outreach emails, and collaborating with content creators to develop link-worthy material. You may also monitor the quality and quantity of backlinks using SEO tools, report on progress to stakeholders, and refine strategies based on performance data. Working closely with SEO managers and digital marketing teams is common to ensure alignment on campaign goals. This dynamic workflow provides a mix of research, communication, and analysis, making the role both challenging and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the SEO link building position, and why are they important?

To thrive in SEO Link Building, you need a solid understanding of SEO fundamentals, keyword research, and off-page optimization, often supported by experience with content marketing or digital marketing certifications. Familiarity with tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, and Google Analytics is crucial for tracking backlinks and analyzing competitor strategies. Strong communication, creativity, and persistence help you excel in outreach and relationship-building with webmasters and content creators. These skills ensure effective acquisition of high-quality backlinks that drive organic search rankings and online visibility.

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Infographic showing various Seo Link Building job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,333 per year, or $54.5 per hour.

SEO Director

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Upgrow
Marketing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Upgrow is seeking an organized, motivated, and creative SEO Director to lead our growing digital marketing agency in San Francisco, CA. You will oversee and manage SEO projects involving research, planning, project management, analytics, optimization, linkbuilding, and writing. This role works directly with clients and includes account management, as well as managing 2 direct reports.
Note that this is a challenging position that will push you, it is hard work and will require serious drive. You must love SEO and be willing to do what it takes to get results through creativity and problem-solving but it will be highly satisfying to showcase what you can do.
So are you ready to achieve big things?!
About Upgrow
We are a digital marketing agency supporting clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies with SEO, PPC, social media marketing, web design, and web analytics. Recent increased client demand has warranted a new hire and we are seeking an SEO Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join an early-stage and rapidly expanding agency.
Our office is centrally located at 149 New Montgomery St 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build our agency's SEO program including setting standard operating procedures and how the agency best gets results and reports to clients.
• Achieve performance goals of organic rankings and traffic for our clients through onsite technical SEO and offsite link-building
• Complete SEO audits for new clients and contribute to our search proposals
• Ongoing management of SEO accounts to continuously improve performance through monitoring, on-page improvements, link building and content discovery
• Track and report on KPIs
• Content writing for SEO
• Project planning
• Marketing strategy focused on SEO
• SEO link building, email outreach, and email content writing
• Supporting our team in organizing various projects
• Build and analyze reports via Ahrefs, SEMRush, Clearscope, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Google Docs/Microsoft Office
• Manage and train a team of SEO Managers, content writers, and other team members.
REQUIREMENTS
• 5+ years of SEO experience
• Passionate about SEO, content, and digital marketing
• A background showing the ability to find creative solutions to achieve SEO success
• A strong understanding of technical SEO, content, link-building, keyword research and other related skills
• Able to write high-quality content such as articles, case studies, page edits, and meta tags
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Drupal)
• Ability to work at an early-stage company with close team interaction
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrable high-reliability meeting deadlines
• Highly organized and a self-starter (you know what to do with minimal guidance or instruction)
• Takes initiative to self-teach through industry blogs, courses, podcasts, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience at an agency or startup, or as a consultant
• Experience in a marketing role at a B2B technology/software company
• Basic knowledge of web technologies (e.g. HTML/CSS, Javascript, Cookies, WordPress)
• Google Analytics Certified
BENEFITS
• Competitive salary
• Health, vision & dental insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation, plus holidays
• Work from home once a week
• Build a business from the ground up!

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