Reporter Reveals Starting Salary at Televisa Left Him in Debt

Mauricio Ymay, a prominent reporter covering the Mexican national team for Televisa, has disclosed the meager beginnings of his journalism career. In a recent interview, Ymay revealed that his initial salary at Televisa was a mere 1,000 pesos, a sum that ultimately left him financially strained.

He detailed how his weekly earnings of 500 pesos were insufficient to cover essential costs. "My first salary, I was in debt because my first salary was 1,000 pesos at Televisa, and we always said it was the famous 1,000 pesos for the badge," Ymay confessed. The situation was exacerbated by additional expenses. "I didn't have a parking spot, so I had to pay a monthly fee of about 850 pesos, plus weekly gasoline. I ended up owing money. I was in the red, I wasn't making ends meet."

Despite these early financial struggles, Ymay's career progressed significantly. He became a respected figure in sports reporting at Televisa before making a move to ESPN, where he spent seven years. He has since returned to Televisa, his current role involving coverage of the national team's journey toward the 2026 World Cup.