What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top journalist ringing gong in lodge (5)" mean?

The definition is "lodge". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MBE (synonym="a medal, or “gong” in slang") in ED (synonym="abbreviation for editor = senior journalist") = EMBED; definition: "lodge" The answer is EMBED.

Top journalist ringing gong in lodge (5)

Independent Cryptic #11785 | 27 Across | 2024-07-18 flower

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