So did some publication actually hire nads or did she just invite herself? I can't imagine any reputable publication (web or print) that would pay good money for poorly written articles and amateur at best photos.
I'm guessing she just "assumed" that 400 LTTE submissions somehow qualifies her to be in the employ of some third-rate SD newspaper like the Mission Times Courier, and in their frustration and desperation to get rid of her ass for at least the time being, took a piece of paper from the copier, handed her a nearly dried up pen, and sent her on her merry way.
Hey, at least it worked for a little while. With a bit of luck she won't be able to pay the parking fee at the convention center or she'll miss the trolley and get hopelessly lost.