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The wording is kind of vague, but it makes me think that they're looking for a director for the toyline or some other aspect of merch, not for the show proper, because it seems to mention the show heads as someone that will be worked with, not replaced. That's what I'm getting from reading it, anyways. Where did you find that, incidentally?

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The wording is kind of vague, but it makes me think that they're looking for a director for the toyline or some other aspect of merch, not for the show proper, because it seems to mention the show heads as someone that will be worked with, not replaced. That's what I'm getting from reading it, anyways. Where did you find that, incidentally?

http://jobs.hasbro.com/job/Pawtucket-Franchise-Creative-Lead-My-Little-Pony-Job-RI-02860/245808200/?from=email&refid=2864239000&utm_source=J2WEmail&source=2&eid=303-201516290816-6048111700&locale=en_US

Hasbro's website. Just curious what everyone here thought about it since there's more traffic here. (Most of the discussion I've seen about it was of the "G4 is ending!" variety)

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Whoa there H-Bro, are you actually searching for a whip that would police and build on MLP’s IP authenticity? At least that’s what I’m getting from this jumble.

 

Translation: They are aware that MLP: FIM can’t go forth on friendship lessons alone, so they’re hiring a mildly lore savvy businessperson to expand their brand into an actual fantasy world. Now close your eyes and imagine how much plastic they could peddle with such a grand design.

 

Now some may say that they want to start working on G5, but I don’t think they have the brainpower for such a colossal feat. It would be far easier to remain it the current pony universe and expand it than take a bigger risk with something totally different.

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Basically What this is asking for is someone who can make a compelling story line with continuity that will take the IP in a positive direction WHILE making sure to incorporate the merchandising aspect seamlessly into the narrative. They are also looking for someone who can branch the IP into other areas beyond the main show to keep the life of the franchise going (maybe gen 5? Movies?)

This is a pretty ambitious role to fill, and whomever takes it takes responsibility if the franchise is hurt because of the actions the person takes. I'm nervouscited to see who they pick, because from the looks of this thing they have BIG plans for the future, probably in light of other competing shows like gravity falls and Steven Universe encroaching on their territory. Perhaps they are looking to step there game up in a big way, I'm liking the sound of that a whole lot. 

 

Sh*t I wish I could apply for something like that, but I don't have anywhere near the experience necessary to even walk through the door much less get the gig, it sounds like a dream job to me. 

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