Freelance Writer – Pro Spotlights

Work Type: Freelance Contractor

Start Date: September 2025

Compensation: $250.00/story

About the Role

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)

• 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

• 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 

• 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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About Houzz

When founders Adi and Alon remodeled their home, they were frustrated by the lack of resources and inspiration to help them articulate a vision and select the right pro to make it a reality. 

So they built Houzz. 

Houzz is now the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for products. Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably. 

Our Mission and Core Values

We're proud to say there's no one quite like us. Houzz is a community-centric, innovative tech company that continues to disrupt the home renovation and design industry. Our mission-driven culture is rooted in our core values, and we’re all here for one purpose: make the home remodeling and design process more fun and productive for everyone. 

Our Mission

To create the best experience for home renovation and design.

Our Core Values

We’re a Community

We put our community of Houzzers, industry professionals and homeowners first. We approach our work with care, humility and respect. We deliver value to our community through our products and services.

We Build the Future

We are visionaries who challenge the status quo. We are creative, innovative and curious. We embrace change and different ideas to drive our industry forward. 

We Make Things Happen

We are solution-seekers and self-starters. We listen, move fast and empower our teams to deliver extraordinary results and products. We play to win.

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