Freelance Writer – Pro Spotlights – $250.00/sto

Work Type: Freelance Contractor

Start Date: September 2025

Compensation: $250.00/story

We’re looking for experienced freelance writers to create Pro Spotlight features — engaging stories that highlight home professionals and their projects. These articles appear as Houzz sponsored stories and are designed to inspire homeowners while promoting the work of our pro community. We are looking for a candidate that can commit to at least one weekly interview slot for a minimum contract of three months.

To Apply, Please Include:

– Your resume

– A brief introduction and 2-3 links to samples of your writing, preferably in design or home-related topics (introduction and links can be submitted in the ‘Additional Information’ box within the application)

What You’ll Do

• • Review a pre-interview form completed by a Houzz Pro (if available) to prep for each interview
  • Conduct a 30- to 60-minute phone interview with a Houzz Pro to determine the story angle, collect tips and gather details about their business and projects
  • Select high-quality images from the pro’s Houzz Profile to complement the story
  • Write an engaging 600-700 word story that aligns with Houzz editorial standards
  • Format the story as a Houzz Ideabook and submit the draft to your editor to review

At a Minimum, We’d Like You to Have

• • A professional freelance writer with experience in lifestyle, design or architecture content
  • Able to conduct thoughtful interviews and develop compelling angles from raw material
  • Skilled at transforming conversations into well-structured, readable content
  • Comfortable working with photos and uploading content into a content management system (Houzz Ideabook interface)
  • Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, friendly, polished and professional in communication

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• • Familiarity with the Houzz platform
  • Background in interior design, architecture or home improvement writing
  • Experience writing for editorial or sponsored content

Houzz is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When applying for a role at Houzz, we guarantee your application will be considered regardless of your sex; race; color; gender; national origin; height or weight; ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; genetic information; marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

We embrace and celebrate the value that diversity brings to an organization. Diverse backgrounds and different points of view help Houzz provide the best experience for our community. Houzz is committed to fostering an inclusive environment through projects and initiatives, such as employee resource groups, that support Houzzers’ efforts to be themselves and share their lives at work.

If you would like assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@houzz.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Houzz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans

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