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SEO/GEO Intern - Summer 2026

BetterHelp • San Jose, CA

Growth MarketingStageOn-siteFull time$20K - $28K
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SEO/GEOSummer 2026 InternshipOn-siteSan JoseMental HealthOrganic Growth$20K-$28K

The Challenge

BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform, and they need you to unlock growth through modern search—from traditional Google rankings to AI Overviews and LLM visibility. You'll own real initiatives that connect millions to mental health support.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit and document 50+ priority pages for AI/LLM visibility gaps and entity structures

2

Build and maintain weekly ranking tracking dashboard across 100+ target keywords

3

Complete first content refresh sprint (5-10 pages) with pre/post ranking analysis

4

Shadow competitive analysis process and identify 3+ content format opportunities

By 6 Months
1

Drive month-over-month ranking improvements for 25+ priority keywords through content optimization

2

Establish baseline AI Overview citation rate and lift it by 15%+ through strategic entity markup

3

Deliver 2+ formal reporting decks translating search performance into business impact

4

Contribute to documented AEO (AI Engine Optimization) playbook for team

KPIs You'll Own

Keyword Rankings

Track position movement for priority target keywords monthly and correlate with content refresh sprints.

Impressions & CTR

Monitor organic search impressions and click-through rates to measure visibility lift.

AI Overview Citations

Measure how often BetterHelp content appears in AI-generated search answers and LLM citations.

Content Refresh ROI

Calculate ranking and traffic gains from monthly content optimization sprints.

Tools & Stack

Google Search ConsoleAhrefs / SEMrushGoogle AnalyticsChatGPT / Claude (for AEO analysis)Google Sheets / Data StudioRank tracking software

Your Team

Your Manager

Senior SEO Data Manager

Current Team

Licensed clinicians, engineers, product, creatives, marketers, business leaders

New role

The Package

Salary

$20K-$28K

Remote

On-site (San Jose, CA) - fully remote candidates in any time zone welcome

Benefits & Perks

Mental health support and employee wellness programs
Professional development investment
Sustainable work/life balance culture
Direct exposure to product, marketing, and business strategy
Mentorship from senior SEO data leader
Fully funded, no runway stress

Company Intelligence

BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform (founded 2013) with 30,000+ licensed therapists serving millions globally. They're on a mission to remove barriers to mental health care through affordable, accessible therapy. Fully backed and funded with startup DNA but long-term stability.

Founded

2013

Funding

Fully funded

Customers

Millions of users across global markets

Culture

Positive, collaborative, zero office politics. Strong emphasis on individual well-being alongside business growth. No ego, no burnout.

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You're pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Data Science, or adjacent field and want real-world SEO/GEO experience
  • You're analytically strong and love digging into data dashboards, ranking trends, and competitive analysis
  • You're curious about emerging search paradigms (AI Overviews, LLMs, entity-based search) and want to shape strategy around them
  • You want to see direct impact—your work connects real people to mental health support
Won't Work If
  • You need full remote work (role is on-site in San Jose, though flexible for different time zones)
  • You expect hands-off management—this role requires high engagement with your Senior SEO Data Manager and cross-functional teams
  • You're looking for guaranteed equity or variable comp—this is a paid internship with base salary only

Interview Process

1

Application Review

Resume, cover letter, relevant coursework or SEO/analytics projects

2

Phone/Video Screen

Conversation with recruiter about motivations, analytics fundamentals, and familiarity with search trends

3

Take-Home Analysis

Small SEO/data analysis task (competitive keyword analysis, ranking audit, or dashboard interpretation)

4

Senior SEO Data Manager Interview

Deep dive on technical SEO, AEO strategy, dashboard thinking, and cultural fit

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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