Working Student - SEO (Digital PR)

Who we are

JustWatch (www.justwatch.com) is the world’s largest streaming guide for movies, TV shows & sports. We are in the process of building up the JustWatch apps as a profit center and are looking for hands-on and motivated talent to harvest big sustainable revenue streams.

Who we need

Are you fascinated by the movie and TV show industry? If so, join and support our SEO team in growing JustWatch to 100M monthly users. We love challenging goals, we question everything, we are always learning, and we are excellent in execution. We believe in the 80/20 rule and try to apply common sense and pragmatism to everything.

Curiosity, drive, and passion are the core ingredients we are looking for. We only want people who are willing to constantly learn through challenging themselves and others, and who just love getting things done. After you prove yourself this role can turn into a full-time position.

What you will be doing

• Research, plan, and execute data-driven Digital PR campaigns to support link-building efforts, infographics, and content marketing strategies globally.
• Assist in current campaigns by managing goals and deadlines
• Come up with ideas for, as well as execute new campaigns
• Building data analytics skills by utilizing Excel and other software
• Find highly relevant articles and corresponding contact information to pitch our link building campaigns to authors and journalists
• Write personalized pitches to websites of all sizes around the world
• Communicate with journalists, authors, and webmasters and provide them with additional information to improve SEO through data campaigns
• Stay up to date with industry news and trends to ideate link building opportunities

What we need from you

• Ideally, you have experience with Digital PR or campaign work that includes engaging with journalism, writing, or data-driven projects.
• You must be enrolled at a German university, working towards your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. If you are not a student in Germany, your application will be rejected immediately.
• You have initial experience or a strong interest in SEO and/or Growth Marketing—maybe you've explored a hobby project like a blog, affiliate site, or app.
• You’ve had exposure to tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs, or Semrush (or similar).
• Some knowledge of SEO is an asset, direct hands-on experience is a plus.
• You bring an analytical and data-focused mindset (comfortable working with Excel, large data sets, and sheets).
• You have a hands-on mentality and show persistence, even under challenging conditions.
• English at a native level is essential, with a second language (such as German) as a plus.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• You are adaptable to new environments and flexible with shifting priorities in the world of SEO.
• Constant learning, delivering results, and creating value are core values at JustWatch, and we seek these traits in every new hire.

What we offer you

• Working together with one of the best SEO teams in the world: repetitive success with various websites and a proven track record with over 250 million SEO visits per year for JustWatch.
• Learning and executing modern SEO at scale ensures a steep learning curve.
• The chance for professional development within a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things.
• We prioritize meaningful work over perks and that true fulfillment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact.
• We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation.
• We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals, and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so.
• Truly a hybrid work environment, but keep in mind that this role is based in Berlin and we prefer a candidate who is willing to come to the office at least once a week.

Media is important to us and we are always happy to hear from people who enjoy film! If you feel like you are missing some of the hard skills – don’t worry, we are hiring for the attitude, values, and personality.

If we caught your attention and you're eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects:

- A company culture that really works

- Audience as a Service

- Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog

How to apply

Just hit the apply button at the bottom of this page, and leave us your CV, info, and a short intro that gives us an idea of what motivates you, why you want to work at JustWatch, and how you think you will help us achieve our goals.

Please only apply if you are interested, copy&paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. The same goes for ChatGPT-powered applications. If you have any questions, please reach out to our talent team via LinkedIn or apply to this role directly through our jobs page.

Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. JustWatch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let's talk and explore if you're a great fit.