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Massachusetts Residents Can Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies Apply by Dec. 6
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season, with applications now open for a nationwide co
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-09T18:45:34.572Z
Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents who love watching Christmas movies could turn their favorite holiday tradition into a $2,500 cash prize this season, with applications now open for a nationwide contest offering money to one lucky movie fan.
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 opportunity is open to eligible adults across the United States, including residents of Boston, Worcester, Springfield and communities throughout Massachusetts.
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, finding 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 Massachusetts 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.
The promotional announcement does not list professional movie reviewing experience as a requirement.
Applications opened Wednesday, Nov. 4, and close Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain time .
For Massachusetts residents, that deadline is 1:59 a.m. Eastern time Monday, Dec. 7.
The winner is expected to be announced by Wednesday, Dec. 9.
How Massachusetts 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 has been running Dream Jobs since 2019, and searching for the Chief of Cheer has become our favorite holiday tradition,” said Mike Strayer, the company's managing editor.
With $2,500 available to one winner and an additional $2,500 going to charity, the contest offers Massachusetts holiday movie enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy seasonal entertainment while potentially supporting a meaningful cause.