Freelance Illustrator

The Cancer Letter is seeking illustration portfolios for editorial illustrators to be featured in the digital publication. This is a paid freelance opportunity, assigned on a per-piece rate.

We are seeking illustrators who are confident in their style and are comfortable working with us on an as-needed basis. 

The Cancer Letter is a weekly digital news publication that reaches oncology professionals, and often features bright, abstracted artwork as well as portraiture, medical illustrations, and more. Examples of our award-winning illustration and design work are available here: 2022, 2021. 

We strongly encourage illustrators with diverse perspectives to apply.

Requirements

• An illustration portfolio that shows a strong aesthetic or point of view
• Ability to deliver high-quality art digitally, in 3 cropped sizes
• Ability to meet a Friday 12 PM EST deadline

• Interest in some of our coverage areas (ie: healthcare, policy, health equity, cancer, drug development & regulation…)
• Some experience with medical, government, or regulatory topics would be a plus, as an artist or otherwise
• Occasional flexible availability on Thursday or Friday for last-minute requests

About The Cancer Letter

For the past 49 years, The Cancer Letter has been the leading source of information on cancer research, drug development, and health care policy and funding. The Cancer Letter readership includes academic oncology, pharmaceutical companies, oncology professional societies, patient advocacy organizations, as well as federal agencies, including NIH, NCI, and FDA. We have won numerous journalism awards for our investigative coverage of issues that shape oncology. Our hard-hitting investigations have impacted public policy, contributed to federal action, and saved lives.

The Cancer Letter is a subscription-only independent weekly publication based in NW DC with a circulation of 75,000.