Once you've learned video editing, you can use those skills in a career in the entertainment industry or in the field of advertising. Film and television studios and advertising agencies need editors with the ability to create compelling videos, so knowing how to edit can give you a leg up in either industry. Local news stations also need video editors who can put together news reports, often with fast deadlines. You can edit videos for corporations, either as a freelance editor or on staff with a company's communications department. There are also opportunities for you to strike out on your own as a video editor for family events like weddings and birthday parties.