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Iowa Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6
Des Moines, IA – Iowa residents who love watching Christmas movies have until Dec. 6 to enter a nationwide holiday contest offering one winner $2,500 in cash for completing 12 days of festive movie wa
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-11-09T21:31:35.965Z
Des Moines, IA – Iowa residents who love watching Christmas movies have until Dec. 6 to enter a nationwide holiday contest offering one winner $2,500 in cash for completing 12 days of festive movie watching challenges.
According to CableTV.com, the company has partnered with DIRECTV for its annual “Chief of Cheer” holiday contest, which also includes a separate $2,500 donation to a charity selected by the winner.
The opportunity is open to eligible adults nationwide, including residents of Des Moines, Polk County, the greater Des Moines metropolitan area and communities throughout Iowa.
Christmas Movies Could Come With a $2,500 Prize The selected winner will complete 12 days of holiday movie challenges celebrating the Christmas season.
Activities may include rewatching childhood Christmas favorites, enjoying holiday romantic comedies, exploring poorly rated seasonal films and pairing festive movies with holiday snacks.
On the final day, the winner will choose an eligible charitable organization to receive a $2,500 donation from CableTV.com and DIRECTV.
For an Iowa winner, that could mean supporting a local food pantry, animal shelter or another charitable cause.
December 6 Application Deadline 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 Iowa residents, the deadline falls at 12:59 a.m. Central time Monday, Dec. 7 .
The winner is expected to be announced by Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How Iowa Residents Can Apply Interested applicants can review the official contest rules and submit an application through CableTV.com's Chief of Cheer website:
https://www.cabletv.com/experience/chief of cheer holiday dream job
CableTV.com Managing Editor Mike Strayer said the company's Dream Jobs program began in 2019 and that the Chief of Cheer search has become a favorite holiday tradition.
The promotion gives Iowa Christmas movie fans an opportunity to enjoy seasonal entertainment 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 charity selected by that winner.