Job Description

SEO Intern

Company: Market Xcel

Location: Sarita Vihar, Delhi (In\-Office)

Duration: 3 Months

Stipend: ₹10,000 – ₹15,000 per month

*About Market Xcel**

Market Xcel is a leading market research and consulting company that helps businesses make informed decisions through consumer insights, market intelligence, and data\-driven research solutions. We are looking for an enthusiastic SEO Intern to support our digital marketing and organic growth initiatives.

*Job Overview**

We are looking for a motivated and detail\-oriented SEO Intern to support our digital marketing team. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing, keyword research, and AI\-driven search trends (GEO).

*Key Responsibilities**

Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis.
Optimize website content for search engines.
Create SEO\-friendly meta titles, meta descriptions, and heading structures.
Assist in on\-page SEO implementation.
Support content optimization for AI search platforms (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews).
Perform website audits and identify SEO opportunities.
Monitor website performance using Google Search Console and Google Analytics.
Build and manage internal linking strategies.
Track keyword rankings and prepare SEO reports.
Research industry trends and recommend optimization strategies.
Identify high\-quality backlink opportunities.
Conduct competitor backlink analysis.
Perform outreach to bloggers, publishers, websites, and industry portals.
Build high\-authority backlinks through guest posting and content collaboration.
Monitor and analyze backlink profiles.
Research niche\-relevant websites for link acquisition.
Assist in directory submissions, business listings, and citation building.
Support digital PR and brand mention campaigns.

*Required Skills**

Basic understanding of SEO and search engine ranking factors.
Familiarity with backlink building and off\-page SEO concepts.
Good communication and outreach skills.
Knowledge of Google Search, Excel, and internet research.
Ability to identify quality websites for link\-building opportunities.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

*Preferred Skills**

Familiarity with tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Ubersuggest, or SimilarWeb.
Understanding of Domain Authority (DA), Domain Rating (DR), and backlink metrics.
Knowledge of guest posting and outreach strategies.
Basic content writing skills are a plus.

*Preferred Qualifications**

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business, Communications, or related fields.
Certification in SEO or Digital Marketing is an advantage.
Previous internship or project experience in SEO is preferred but not mandatory.