Pearl Talent - Outreach Specialist (SEO & Backlinks) - I004

Job Position: Outreach Specialist (SEO & Backlinks)Work Arrangement: Remote (LATAM and PH based)Job Type: Full-time, Independent ContractorWork Schedule: 40 hours per week, with core hours between 9 AM – 5 PM ESTAbout Pearl Talent:Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: Watch hereWhy Work with Us?At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.Role Overview:The Outreach Specialist will lead backlink acquisition efforts to improve search visibility and domain authority. You’ll identify high-value backlink opportunities, manage outreach campaigns, nurture relationships with reputable websites, and collaborate with marketing to secure consistent, high-quality mentions and links. Your work will significantly influence how new audiences discover the company online.Your ImpactStrengthen the company’s SEO strategy by securing authoritative backlinks.Support organic growth and search visibility through strategic outreach.Build long-term relationships with publishers, editors, bloggers, and relevant content partners.Help streamline and scale the backlink outreach process for long-term success.Areas of Responsibility:Identify high-authority websites and relevant publishers for backlink outreach.Conduct targeted email outreach to secure backlinks, mentions, and guest posting opportunities.Develop and maintain strong relationships with editors, bloggers, and media partners.Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling pitches and anchor text strategies.Track backlink performance and report on SEO impact.Stay up to date with SEO trends, best practices, and competitor backlink strategies.Research backlinking professionals and agencies for potential partnership insights. What We’re Looking For:1–3 years of experience in SEO outreach, backlink acquisition, or digital PR.Strong communication skills with the ability to write persuasive outreach emails.Experience evaluating link quality using modern SEO tools.Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Ability to overlap with ET hours.Must-Haves (Required)1–3 years of experience in backlink outreach or SEO outreachFamiliarity with outreach tools (e.g., Ahrefs, BuzzStream, Hunter.io, etc.)Strong written English and professional communication skillsExperience running targeted outreach campaignsAbility to evaluate backlink quality and domain authorityNice-to-Haves (Preferred)Experience working with SEO agencies or backlinking servicesBackground in remote-first or global teamsUnderstanding of HR tech, recruiting, or talent marketplacesWho strongly shares our core values Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)AhrefsBuzzStreamHunter.ioEmail outreach toolsNice-to-Haves (Preferred)Additional SEO analysis or link-monitoring toolsCRM or task-tracking tools What You’ll Gain: Monthly performance bonus Fully remote, forever Annual team retreat Unlimited PTO Real-world experience in recruitment marketing and sourcing A behind-the-scenes look at how we connect people with opportunities A supportive team that values your growth and ideas Ready to Join Us?If you’re hungry to lead, build, and scale—and you’ve done it before—then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Apply now and help us build the world’s best recruitment team!