Major entertainment companies are on a hiring spree with plum pay packages for positions in the artificial intelligence (AI) field amid the Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strikes.

Walt Disney Co (DIS  ) has posted around six job listings related to AI and machine learning, seeking individuals to join its "Imagineering" team responsible for creating attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

One Imagineer's role seeks skills in pushing the limits of AI tools, tapping external parties to integrate the latest generative AI technology, and offering a base annual salary of up to $180,000 with potential bonuses, the New York Post reports.

Netflix, Inc (NFLX  ) is also seeking an AI product manager with a salary of up to $900,000.

Amazon.Com Inc (AMZN  ) and Apple Inc (AAPL  ) have numerous AI and machine learning job vacancies focused on their media businesses. Amazon seeks a Prime Video senior project manager to work on state-of-the-art Generative AI and Computer Vision tech with a potential salary of up to $300,000.

Sony Group Corp (SONY  ) seeks an AI "ethics" engineer.

During the strike, actor Bryan Cranston called out Disney CEO Bob Iger, highlighting concerns about job loss to AI and robots.

Price Actions: DIS shares traded higher by 0.46% at $85.75 premarket on the last check Friday.