SEO Internship: Build Backlinks & Boost Rankings

Cognito Excellence

Wilmette (IL)

Hybrid

USD 16,531 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cognito Excellence is offering an SEO Intern position within our digital marketing team. You will assist with backlink research and link-building activities, supporting on-page and off-page optimization across multiple niches.

Ideal candidates have a foundational understanding of SEO concepts, strong research skills, and proficiency in Excel. You will work independently, learn quickly, and contribute to ongoing SEO projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
Basic understanding of SEO concepts and principles.
Familiarity with on-page and off-page SEO techniques.
Knowledge of backlinking and link-building concepts is a plus.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and good organizational abilities.
Proficiency in Excel and basic SEO tools for research and audits.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
Good written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct backlink research and backlink submission activities across relevant platforms.
Identify high-quality websites for link-building opportunities.
Maintain reports on backlink submissions and SEO activities.
Stay updated with SEO trends, search engine algorithms, and best practices to rank keywords.
Collaborate with team members on SEO campaigns and optimization tasks.
Work on different SEO projects in various niches.