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Maine Christmas Movie Fans Can Apply for $2,500 Holiday Contest
Portland, ME – Maine residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season, thanks to a nationwide contest accepting application
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-11-09T18:43:18.735Z
Portland, ME – Maine residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season, thanks to a nationwide contest accepting applications through early December.
According to CableTV.com, the company is partnering with DIRECTV to find its next “Chief of Cheer,” offering one selected winner $2,500 in cash and an additional $2,500 donation to a charity of their choice.
The opportunity is open to eligible adults nationwide, including residents throughout Maine and the greater Portland area.
Get Paid for 12 Days of Holiday Movies
The selected winner will complete 12 days of festive movie watching challenges designed to celebrate the holiday season.
Activities include rewatching childhood Christmas favorites, enjoying holiday romantic comedies, finding poorly rated seasonal films and pairing Christmas movies with themed snacks.
On the twelfth day, the winner will choose a charitable organization to receive a $2,500 donation from CableTV.com and DIRECTV.
For Maine participants, that could mean supporting a local food pantry, animal shelter or another eligible charitable cause.
Who Qualifies for the Contest?
Applicants must be U.S. residents older than 18.
The contest is not limited to professional movie reviewers, making it accessible to everyday holiday movie enthusiasts.
Applications opened Nov. 4 and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain time , which is 1:59 a.m. Eastern time Monday, Dec. 7, for Maine residents.
The winner is expected to be announced by Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How Maine Residents Can Apply
Interested residents can review the contest rules and submit an application through the official CableTV.com website:
https://www.cabletv.com/experience/chief of cheer holiday dream job
CableTV.com Managing Editor Mike Strayer said the company's holiday dream job program has become an annual tradition since launching similar opportunities in 2019.
With $2,500 available to one winner and another $2,500 going toward charity, the contest offers Maine holiday movie fans an opportunity to celebrate Christmas while potentially supporting a cause close to home.