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Q&A screener

A user role in the ON24 Platform’s webinar and virtual conference capabilities. Enables screeners to review, answer and queue up questions submitted through the Q&A Engagement Tool.

Overview

  • Role-Based Filtering

    Screeners manage and organize incoming attendee questions.

  • Backstage Coordination

    Supports presenters by routing questions to the right speaker.

  • Efficient Engagement

    Improves response times and attendee satisfaction during webinars.

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What Is Q&A Screener?

A Q&A Screener is a platform role within the ON24 Intelligent Engagement Platform that allows designated team members to review, sort, respond to, and queue questions submitted through the Q&A engagement tool during a webinar or virtual event. Unlike presenters—who may focus on speaking, hosting, or delivering content—screeners monitor incoming questions behind the scenes.

This role helps teams manage high volumes of inquiries, ensuring presenters receive the most relevant, valuable, or urgent questions. The Q&A Screener plays a vital part in maintaining the flow of digital events and supporting presenters as they navigate live interaction. To explore how Q&A fits within ON24’s suite of webinar features, you can visit the ON24 webinar capabilities page.

Why It Matters

During high-attendance webinars, question volume can quickly overwhelm presenters. Without filtering, presenters may struggle to find meaningful questions or miss key audience concerns. The Q&A Screener ensures that every question is reviewed, sorted, and delegated appropriately.

This improves both the attendee and presenter experience. Attendees receive faster responses—whether through private replies or verbal answers—and presenters stay focused on delivering polished content. Additionally, well-managed Q&A interaction provides first-party audience insights that contribute to content planning, sales qualification, and educational program development. To learn more about how engagement fits into broader content strategies, explore ON24 resources such as the Propel Your Pipeline page.

How It’s Used

  • Filtering And Prioritizing Questions: Screeners review all incoming Q&A submissions and flag high-priority questions for presenters. This ensures that the most impactful and relevant topics are addressed during the live event.
  • Providing Private Responses: Screeners can type direct answers to attendee questions inside the Q&A tool. This is useful for clarifying minor points, sharing links, or resolving individual issues without interrupting the presentation.
  • Routing Questions To The Right Presenter: For panel-style webinars or events with multiple experts, screeners direct questions to the appropriate speaker. This ensures presenters remain aligned and ready to address the questions best suited to their expertise.
  • Technical And Support Communication: Screeners may respond to attendees experiencing technical challenges, offering guidance to help them rejoin or troubleshoot. This improves event accessibility and audience satisfaction.
  • Preparing Questions For On-Air Discussion: Screeners queue up questions for presenters to answer live, creating a structured discussion flow. To explore events where this workflow is commonly used, you can review the Upcoming Webinars page.

Key Benefits

  • Improved Audience Experience: Ensures timely responses and helps address attendee and customer concerns.
  • More Organized Webinars: Keeps presenters focused on content delivery while screeners handle audience interaction.
  • Higher Engagement Quality: Helps presenters answer the most impactful and relevant questions.
  • Backstage Efficiency: Supports large or complex events with multiple presenters or high attendee volume.
  • Better Insights: Consolidates Q&A behavior that contributes to audience intelligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What Is A Q&A Screener In ON24?
    • A Q&A Screener is a designated role that reviews, filters, and responds to attendee questions submitted through the Q&A tool during webinars.
  2. How Does A Q&A Screener Help Presenters?
    • Screeners queue the best questions, respond privately to others, and manage the flow so presenters stay focused on delivering content.
  3. Can Q&A Screeners Provide Technical Support?
    • Yes. Screeners often use Q&A to help attendees with audio, video, or navigation issues during the event.
  4. Is A Q&A Screener Visible To Attendees?
    • No. Screeners work behind the scenes and are not visible in the audience-facing interface.

Editorial & Methodology Notice

This article adheres to ON24’s editorial and data integrity standards, referencing only verified ON24 benchmark sources and official platform documentation. Updated: November 2025