What does the cryptic crossword clue "Humorists offering tricks involving broadcast outlets? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Humorists". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MEDIA (synonym="=broadcast outlets") in CONS (synonym="=tricks, deceives") = COMEDIANS; definition: "Humorists" The answer is COMEDIANS.

Humorists offering tricks involving broadcast outlets? (9)

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