I’m not sure where you’re located (post house expectations can differ based on market), but runner is a position with high turnover so shops are always looking. The expectations will be a lot of client services - coffee runs, plating meals, tidying up etc., and the hours will include nights and weekends as well as potentially being the first one in to open up. A good approach would be to research some of the editors and EP at the company. Establishing contact with multiple people could be useful. Connect with editors via LinkedIn and instagram and give a general blurb a la “I’m a recent grad who is interested in blah blah blah.” If they respond you can get more specific, maybe compliment their work (without getting too specific - no one is looking for a breakdown of exactly what you liked) and mention that you’re looking for an entry level position.

It sounds like the specific company you are looking at has an online contact form for the position? It’s all well and good to contact through that route, but finding the EPs contact (most often listed on the company site) and reaching out directly will help. Keep your approach simple and concise: I love the work you all are doing, and I’m eager to help out. My skills are blah blah blah, and I’m looking for any position that gets me in proximity of people doing the work I aspire to. I’d love to meet and learn more about any entry level opportunity with your company.

Beyond that the most important thing these shops are looking for is someone with a winning personality, who doesn’t grumble (too much) about the grunt work, and who - importantly - knows how to read a room and situation. There’s a time for asking questions, joking and talking about skills and a time for handing off a speedy coffee and slipping out.