Laili Shahrestani

Experience

From staff writer to Editor-in-Chief

01

BDG / Bustle Digital Group

Editorial & Social Intern

Worked alongside lifestyle and parenting brands including Bustle, Elite Daily, Scary Mommy, NYLON and The Zoe Report.

02

The Quadrangle — Manhattan University

Editor-in-Chief

Previously Features Editor and Staff Writer. Progressed from contributor to Editor-in-Chief, leading the newsroom of Manhattan University's student newspaper.

03

LOTUS Magazine

Head Lifestyle & Opinions Editor

Led the lifestyle and opinions section, shaping pitches and editing contributors' work.

04

EntertainmentNow

Entertainment Writer

Coverage includes entertainment, reality television, pop culture and celebrity news.

05

Manhattan University

BA Communication — Journalism Concentration, Psychology Minor

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with approximately a 3.90 cumulative GPA. Recipient of the 2026 Achievement in Journalism Award.

What's next

Laili is looking for the right opportunity to continue learning, reporting and growing alongside talented journalists and editors — environments where curiosity is encouraged, strong storytelling matters and emerging voices are given room to develop.

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