For what “type” of museum would she like to work? In “what area” would she ideally like to work?
At the museum where I work, among our volunteers are those pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D.s. They volunteer in the area based on their skillset, field of study and area of interest (e.g. curation, research, marketing, education, IT, etc.). There is an application process.
Employees have different professional and educational experiences. I would think her journalism experience and skills could be beneficial to different museum departments. Presenting a portfolio of journalism work and highlighting her technical skills can help get her in the door for skills-based positions, and she can show a passion for museum learning through volunteering and an explanation as to “why” she decided to pursue a master’s degree in this field.