About this role
About Proton
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right . Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives!
We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 500+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here !
The Team
The Organic team is a vital and growing part of the Proton family. The significance of SEO is understood at the highest levels of the business; it serves as our primary traffic source and enables us to expand our global customer base while maintaining a low cost per acquisition (CPA). SEO is a powerful tool for generating strong brand awareness and highlighting the various privacy issues that are prevalent in today's world.
The Role
We seek a motivated and detail-oriented Outreach Specialist to join our Organic team with a focus on the German speaking markets. The ideal candidate will speak both languages fluently, but fluency in just one is also highly desirable.
The Outreach Specialist will play a key role in our outreach/link-building function to support the growth of multiple Proton products across core markets. This role will emphasise building relationships with major global publishers and site owners to secure authoritative links in relevant publications and from other highly-regarded websites. Exceptional communication skills, a creative mindset, and a passion for driving SEO growth through offsite strategies are essential for success in this position.
What you will do
• Outreach Campaign Development : Create and implement effective outreach campaigns to acquire high-quality backlinks from relevant and authoritative websites.
• Relationship Building : Establish and maintain strong relationships with journalists, major publications, influencers, and administrators of niche websites across various industries.
• Collaboration : Work closely with diverse internal teams, such as PR, Social Media, Content, and Affiliates, to ensure that campaigns and content are optimised for link-building.
• Performance Tracking : Monitor and report on the effectiveness of outreach campaigns, including metrics related to link acquisition, traffic improvements, and search engine rankings.
• Link Prospecting : Through thorough research and competitive analysis, id