[Hiring] Freelance Outreach Researcher @JobLeads Careers

Role Description

This is a 6-month, part-time freelance role (approximately 20 hours per week) focused on uncovering high-value content opportunities and connecting us with the right people behind them. As our Outreach Researcher, you’ll sit at the intersection of research, SEO, and outreach.

You won’t be pitching journalists; we already have that covered. Instead, you’ll focus on listicles, comparison posts, and “best of” articles where JobLeads should be featured. Your work will directly power our outreach campaigns by turning scattered online content into structured, actionable opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Use Ahrefs and search analysis to identify relevant listicles, comparison articles, and roundups in the job search and career space.
• Explore SERPs and competitor backlinks to uncover high-potential outreach opportunities.
• Identify the most relevant contact for each article—author, editor, or content owner.
• Use tools like Hunter.io, LinkedIn, and manual research to find and verify email addresses.
• Build clean, structured spreadsheets with article URL, domain, contact name, role, email, and opportunity notes.
• Cross-check leads against existing databases to maintain quality and avoid duplication.
• Contribute to ongoing outreach “mini-campaigns” by consistently surfacing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Exposure to SEO, digital marketing, or link-building workflows.
• Experience in research, lead generation, outreach support, or similar work involving contact discovery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• An instinct for evaluating which content opportunities are worth pursuing.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets and organizing data clearly.
• A resourceful, persistent approach to finding the right contact person.
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Good written English.
• Interest in marketing, AI, or growth-focused roles.
• Familiarity with Ahrefs or similar SEO tools, or the willingness to learn quickly using provided materials.

Requirements

• Experience researching authors, editors, or website owners for outreach.
• Familiarity with tools like Hunter.io and LinkedIn for contact discovery.

Benefits

• A 6-month freelance agreement with a clear, defined scope.
• Part-time commitment of around 20 hours per week.
• Remote-first freedom – Work from anywhere in Europe.
• Flexible hours – Work when you're most productive.
• A welcoming global team – Diverse, collaborative, and supportive.
• Ongoing development – We back your growth through courses, conferences, and more.
• Clear onboarding and practical training materials.
• Hands-on exposure to SEO and outreach strategies.