Editors must have good judgment so they can figure out what to accept and what to reject. They often have to guide and encourage others in their work. You may be able to get a job on your high school or college newspaper. Of course, you won't get paid, but you will get experience. You may be able to be an intern in a firm.
Interns write short pieces and do research.
That way, they learn about the publishing business. The future There will be a lot of competition for writing and editing jobs. This is so because so many people want to become writers or editors. If you don't mind low pay, you can work at a small newspaper or at a small radio or TV station. Technical writers and those with the skills to work on the Internet may have an advantage in finding a job.