Sixth Form students at Angel inspired by ITN CEO

Our Angel Centre hosted Rachel Corp, CEO of ITN, for a look into the world of journalism and broadcast media.

Organised in collaboration with Speakers for Schools, Rachel’s talk gave students the chance to hear directly from a leading figure in British media. Rachel leads the teams behind ITV News, Channel 4 News, 5 News, and a wide range of award-winning documentaries and digital content.

Rachel shared her personal career journey, and spoke about working in the media industry, including its challenges, fast-paced nature, and a sense of purpose that comes from presenting stories to the public. She described journalism as a ‘meaningful career that allows individuals to enter people’s lives, share their stories, and influence social change through storytelling’.

Reflecting on her own career path, Rachel highlighted the differences between the media landscape when she began and the current environment. For example, today young aspiring journalists have access to social media and mobile technology, allowing them to document and share stories in ways that were not possible in the past. This presents both exciting opportunities and new challenges for the next generation of media professionals.

Follow your passion, stay curious, and explore opportunities

Throughout the session, Rachel offered students practical and motivational advice. She emphasised the importance of following one’s passion, staying curious, and taking proactive steps to explore opportunities. She encouraged students to embrace setbacks as valuable learning experiences, to approach each day with energy and a willingness to grow, and to maintain a fearless attitude in the face of uncertainty. Her message was clear: careers are rarely linear, but those who stay resilient, open-minded and driven can achieve extraordinary things.

Students were particularly impressed by Rachel’s openness in discussing the realities of her journey—including the demands of a day in the life of a Journalist and the obstacles she overcame along the way. Her willingness to speak candidly about the difficulties of journalism, as well as the rewards, made her talk engaging and offered a realistic yet inspiring perspective on the industry.

What our students said

One student said they liked: “The most personal story from the speaker with her ups and downs. I enjoyed how she was sharing each of her stories and how she experiences many different situations and emotions with just one career.”

Another student added how they enjoyed “the personal story of the speaker, with the journey of how she got to the position she’s in now, highlighting how it isn’t an easy road.”

Stefania Caria, Enterprise, Employability and Careers Manager at CCC, explained the importance of events like these: “Exposing young people to meaningful employer encounters is fundamental to inspiring them, broadening their horizons, and helping them make informed career choices. Hearing directly from someone who has built an outstanding career, and having the chance to engage with them, adds significant value to our students’ education and helps shape their future ambitions.”

Want to know more? Have a look at our Media courses and see if a career in the media industry is right for you.

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