TalentCross

Sr. Link Building Specialist

United States full-time Senior $2,500 - $2,500
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About the role

Sr. Link Building SpecialistSalary: Up to $2,500 USD/monthRemote – LATAM-based candidates only
TalentCross connects top LATAM talent with leading US-based companies. We focus on long-term remote opportunities where professionals can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.
About the Client
Our client is a fast-growing digital marketing company specializing in competitive SEO markets. They focus heavily on off-site SEO strategies to drive measurable results for their clients.
About the Role
We are looking for a Sr. Link Building Specialist who can go beyond execution and contribute to strategy. This role combines hands-on link acquisition with strategic planning, working closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality SEO campaigns.
Responsibilities

Lead complex, high-priority link-building campaigns across:
Guest posting
Niche edits
Local sponsorships
Digital PR
Citations
Authority link acquisition

Develop and execute a monthly landing page and anchor text strategy to:
Align link acquisition with priority pages across client sites
Ensure a natural, diverse anchor text distribution
Support keyword ranking goals without over-optimization
Continuously refine targeting based on performance data and SERP movement
Balance link velocity and page-level authority growth

Conduct competitor backlink analysis to:
Identify strategic opportunities
Inform campaign direction
Maintain competitive positioning

Ensure all placements meet established quality standards

Build and maintain relationships with:
Publishers
Site owners
Journalists

Develop outreach messaging that drives responses and engagement

Cultivate long-term partnerships to generate consistent link opportunities

Review campaigns to ensure quality, consistency, and performance

Collaborate cross-functionally with:
Content team
SEO team
Account team

Align link-building efforts with broader marketing and client strategies

Requirements

3+ 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

Strong written communication skills, particularly in outreach and relationship building

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously

Agency experience preferred

Why Join Us

Fully remote work setup

Unlimited PTO

Wellness reimbursement program

Work with a high-performing SEO team

Opportunity to grow into a strategic leadership role

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Sr. Link Building Specialist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at TalentCross?
  3. Which of Business Development, Digital Marketing and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
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I am interested in the Sr. Link Building Specialist role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, Digital Marketing and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes TalentCross needs from this hire.

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