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Connecticut Christmas Movie Fans Have Chance at $2,500 Prize This Holiday
Hartford, CT – Connecticut residents who enjoy watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season as a nationwide contest searches for its next
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-09T18:48:38.462Z
Hartford, CT – Connecticut residents who enjoy watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season as a nationwide contest searches for its next holiday movie enthusiast.
According to CableTV.com, the company has partnered with DIRECTV to launch its annual “Chief of Cheer” holiday dream job, offering one selected winner $2,500 in cash and an additional $2,500 donation to a charity of their choice.
The contest is open to eligible adults nationwide, including residents of Hartford and communities throughout Connecticut.
Get Paid for 12 Days of Holiday Movies The selected winner will complete 12 days of Christmas themed viewing challenges designed to celebrate the holiday season.
Activities may include rewatching childhood favorites, enjoying holiday romantic comedies, watching poorly rated Christmas movies and pairing seasonal films with festive snacks.
On the twelfth day, the winner will select a charitable organization to receive a $2,500 donation from CableTV.com and DIRECTV.
For Connecticut residents, that could mean supporting a local food pantry, animal shelter or another eligible charitable organization.
Who Can Apply? Applicants must be U.S. residents older than 18, according to the promotional announcement.
Professional movie reviewing experience is not listed as a requirement.
Applications opened Wednesday, Nov. 4, and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain time .
For Connecticut residents, that deadline falls at 1:59 a.m. Eastern time Monday, Dec. 7 .
The winner is expected to be announced by Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How Connecticut Residents Can Enter Interested applicants can review the official contest rules and submit an application at:
https://www.cabletv.com/experience/chief of cheer holiday dream job
CableTV.com Managing Editor Mike Strayer said the company's Dream Jobs program has operated since 2019, with the Chief of Cheer search becoming a favorite holiday tradition.
The contest offers Connecticut holiday movie fans an opportunity to celebrate the season while potentially supporting a meaningful charitable cause.
Only one winner will receive the $2,500 personal cash prize. The additional $2,500 is designated for a charitable donation selected by that winner.