What does the cryptic crossword clue "Entertainer's trick taking in reporters etc (8)" mean?

The definition is "Entertainer". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MEDIA (synonym="‘reporters etc’") in CON (synonym="‘trick’") = COMEDIAN; definition: "Entertainer's" The answer is COMEDIAN.

Entertainer's trick taking in reporters etc (8)

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