Professional Writing Practice: getting a placement

According to my tutor, I'm supposed to go out there and get myself a placement in a professional workplace. Apparently, this could be anything, from working at a farm to working in a hotel or at a magazine; whatever my choice, the most important element of work that it must include is writing. Therefore, as long as I'm doing something related to my literature degree, literature and/or writing, I can apply anywhere I like. I'm hoping that I can get a placement at the East Anglian Daily Times; I already know the Arts & Culture editor, Andrew Clarke, and have an opportunity to meet with him soon. Here's hoping...