Hello ✨
We’re HappyScribe, a 100% bootstrapped and profitable startup based in Barcelona. We’re on a mission to help media teams, creators, and educators transcribe, dub, translate and subtitle smarter.
We’re 38 people at the moment, and we’re building the team thoughtfully and with a lot of care. How would you like to join us on this journey?
About the role…
We’re looking for a Freelance SEO Specialist (Spanish market) to help us build a consistent pipeline of optimized content and high-quality backlinks. If you’re a research-savvy SEO enthusiast eager to dive into the inner workings of a high-performing content engine, this is your moment.
You’ll play a key role in planning and writing content, publishing it faster, and promoting it with strategic link-building tactics.
This is a freelance opportunity to start, but with real potential to grow into a long-term position.
What you will do…
Support keyword and topic cluster research across HappyScribe’s core product areas.
Create localized versions of existing, English articles (blogs, landing pages, etc.) aligned with our roadmap.
Help identify link-building opportunities through:
- ABC link exchanges
- Guest post outreach
- Journalist and PR research (using tools or manual outreach)
Conduct performance tracking and surface optimization ideas.
What you will bring…
Must-haves:
1–2 years of experience in an SEO, content, or marketing support role.
Knowledge of SEO principles (e.g., keyword intent, internal linking, meta data).
Comfortable using keyword tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Google Keyword Planner.
Strong research and organizational skills.
Localization experience.
Native Spanish fluency and great writing and translation skills.
Nice-to-haves:
Familiarity with content briefs and writing outlines.
Experience doing outreach or link-building (email, forums or social).
Interest in media, subtitling, or language tech.
Familiarity with Notion, Google Sheets, or CMS platforms.
What we offer…
A clear content roadmap and the chance to learn from an expert SEO and Acquisition team.
Flexible freelance setup, with a commitment of four days per week.
Ideally based in Barcelona, with regular in-office work strongly encouraged (hybrid setup).
A competitive monthly freelance rate of €2,000.
The opportunity to evolve into a long-term, full-time role if it’s a strong match.
Interview Process
Intro Chat : Start with a 20-minute conversation with our Talent team: we’d love to get to know you and what you’re looking for.
SEO Interview : Next, you’ll meet Niek, our SEO Manager, to talk through your experience and approach to SEO.
Final Deep Dive : Wrap things up with a deeper discussion with either André (our CEO) or Yann (our CFO and former SEO Manager) to explore what drives you and how you think.